Deaths
Schatz Trial Delayed
The Chico ER reports that Elizabeth and Kevin Schatz were in court yesterday, Oct 21, 2010, for a pre-trial hearing. The trial has been delayed until Feb 28, 2011. I am including the article here for permanence. Trial delayed in alleged torture death of daughter By KATY SWEENY – Staff Writer Posted: 10/22/2010 12:00:00 AM PDT…
Read MoreOrphans In Paradise
Kerry Semon and Niels Hoogeveen from Pound Puppy Legacy investigate the tragic case of Lydia Schatz as well as the Tyler case which also involved an abused orphan from Liberia in Orphans In Paradise.
Read MoreBack to the Schatz case
This was posted back in May 2010, but I missed it. It is good coverage of the Schatz story from a Christian news site. The Schatz family has been on my mind lately since their trial is scheduled for Nov 1, less than 6 weeks away. They have their trial readiness hearing on Oct 21st.…
Read MoreSchatz Trial – No update
Notable Trials has a update on the Schatz Trial to summarize the case and say that there is no real update.
Read MoreWhy the teaching of Michael Pearl … is grossly in error and dangerous
Why the teaching of Michael Pearl regarding child raising (and other things too) is grossly in error and dangerous by Mamame from Life on the Sound.
Read MoreSchatz couple to stand trial in November
From the Paradise Post reposted here for permanence By Elizabeth De Alwis Posted: 06/26/2010 01:00:00 AM PDT A Paradise couple will stand trial in November for allegedly murdering one adopted child and torturing another during a “biblical chastisement” session. Kevin and Elizabeth Schatz are charged with an open count of murder for allegedly beating their 7-year-old…
Read MoreTrial date set in ‘chastisement’ death of girl
From the Chico Enterprise Record I am reposting this here for permanence By TERRY VAU DELL-Staff Writer Posted: 06/25/2010 12:12:20 AM PDT OROVILLE — A Paradise couple are scheduled to stand trial in November on murder and torture charges involving two adopted children. Kevin Schatz, 40, and his wife, Elizabeth Schatz, 42, pleaded not guilty…
Read MoreSchatz couple to be in court Thursday
The Paradise Post reports that the Schatzes are due in court this Thursday, June 24th. I’ll be watching for updates to post. To be alerted whenever I add to this site, please subscribe to my RSS feed.
Read MoreMore Thoughts Adoption
Someone on Facebook shared some very insightful comments I would like to share with you all: There’s another element to this story that has not been addressed – and that is the fact that so many adoptive families are ill-equipped to deal with the realities of bringing home an older child, group of siblings, and/or…
Read MoreCounter Arguments 3
Pearl and his followers are insisting that the Schatzes were not following his teachings. I have been thinking about writing a post which would analyze this, but I think it is best to wait until after the trial for such speculation. Finding an impartial jury will be hard enough. Anyway, I link to plenty of…
Read MoreNotable Trials
Notable Trials has a post about the Schatz case: Child’s death could mean life terms for ‘disciplinarian’ couple in Butte
Read Morebook seller refuses to sell Pearl’s books
I just ran into the blog of a Christian book seller who has decided on his own not to have anything to do with Pearl’s books. Kudos to him! I believe that he also wrote the following blog: When Child Discipline Goes Too Far. Bravo! Edited to add: “Bene Diction Blogs On” has blogged about…
Read MoreNext hearing date set
Here is an article with a bit more info. The Schatz couple waived the preliminary hearing on May 25 and “They will be back in court June 24 for further arraignment and the setting of their trial date.” Also, if you have a hunger to read any mention of or reference to the Pearls, check…
Read Moretrial date?
Not much news today. The trial date will be set in June. Here is a good synopsis. Some of the links are dead, but most of the text is contained therein.
Read MorePre-trial hearing date tomorrow
This article from the Costa Times has been archived but it has been copied on various pages throughout the web. Here is one. Excerpt: OROVILLE — A preliminary hearing has been set for May 25 to determine if there is enough evidence to try a Paradise couple for the alleged murder and torture of two…
Read MoreA Challenge
I generally do not link to non-Christian arguments for the reason that they are rarely of any use to us. They will rarely convince a Christian and I have yet to see a non-Christian which needs convincing. I am linking to the article below because what I see here is a challenge to Christians to…
Read MoreSermon – Beating a Child to Death
Ellen from GCM shared this link to a podcast by Kevin Swanson (who advocates spanking,) called, Beating a Child to Death She says, this critique of the Pearls is a great message for a conservative homeschooling advocate to be putting out there. He does not explicitly name the Pearls or NGJ, but he explains the…
Read MorePretrial Hearing Date
Pretrial Hearing Date Set in Beating Death in The Contra Costa Times
Read MoreThe Art of Spanking
Another Reaction to the Schatz story. I want to make one point: Lydia’s sister was not just sent to the hospital with massive bruising, her kidneys were also starting to shut down. In other words, she was beat within an inch of her life and thanks to God, they were able to save her life.…
Read MoreFor the Children’s Sake (TV)
This news story was just featured on a local (to the Schatz family) CBS station. TulipGirl has added the video to her blog in an entry called, Investigating: Why’s Behind Child Abuse. I believe this means that I no longer have to worry about KHSL taking it down. Thank you, TulipGirl! Note: you may have…
Read MoreThe Schatz Story part 2
If you are not familiar with the Schatz Story or want more info, please look here. News Stories Note: Many old news stories which have been removed by their papers can be found here and here. Couple plead not guilty to killing their 7-year old daugher from the Paradise Post March 18, 2010 Summerized by…
Read MoreReactions to the Schatz Tragedy
March 3, 2010 – Responses to Pearl’s Laughter: Michael Pearl laughs at his critics, no apolgies for dead children from Barbara @ Mommy Life blog who also asks us to look at Cult characteristics and the Pearls. Note: This blog has been removed so I am linking to it in the Internet Archives. The Pearls: Sadly,…
Read MoreFirst Reactions
As soon as the news broke that Lydia Schatz’s death was linked to Pearl’s teachings, blogs started being written. Here are the first reactions to the news: Heartbroken. Angry. Again. By TulipGirl This made me cry today… By Rebecca Liberian orphan news that no one wants to hear from Smith Soup Beauty for Ashes: in…
Read MoreThe Schatz Story in the News part 1
Kevin and Elizabeth Schatz are now being charged with torture and murder after following Pearl’s training advice. Here are some news stories: Note: Many news stories removed from their paper’s websites can be found elsewhere. I’ll try to keep the links updated. Many can be found at the first 2 links. Religion News Blog’s news…
Read MoreSean Paddock
In March of 2006 Sean Paddock’s death was attributed to Pearl’s training advice. His mother was found guilty and the case is now going to appeal. Here is an article about the trial.
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