Rep. Couture tells KOMO News death of 4-year-old shows need for stronger child protection laws
Apr 6, 2024
In an interview with KOMO News about the recent murder of a four-year-old Everett boy allegedly by his mother, Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, said the tragedy highlights the gap in Washington’s child welfare laws.
The little boy’s grandmother had petitioned the court for temporary custody citing the mother’s alcohol and drug use and unpredictable and often violent behavior during those times.
The KOMO news story: https://komonews.com/news/local/lawmaker-ariel-garcia-death-shows-gap-washington-law-protect-kids-children-kids-custody-bill-olympia-travis-couture-drug-use-care-loco-parentis-snohomish-county-jail