The Websters ordeal began in October 2003 when Nicky took their second son (Child B) to hospital with a painful, swollen leg. He was found to have several metaphyseal fractures, a type of break doctors said could be caused only by physical abuse. A nightmare of council intervention followed. All three children were placed in foster care. Their parents were powerless. Barely six months later, in a hearing lasting just one day, the children were permanently removed and swiftly advertised for adoption.
Tragically, the fractures that Norfolk social workers and doctors branded 'proof' of abuse were shown to be nothing of the sort.
An American expert was instructed by the Websters. An internationally renowned nutritionist was instructed by the council.
His report was forwarded to an expert radiologist who dramatically reversed an original finding of abuse and recommended the instruction of a further radiological expert.
EVERY ONE OF THESE EMINENT SPECIALISTS WAS UNITED: CHILD B'S FRACTURES WERE NOT EVIDENCE OF ABUSE BUT OF BONES WEAKENED BY SCURVY, CAUSED BY LACK OF VITAMIN C.
We, the undersigned, believe Mark and Nicky Webster have been the victims of a terrible miscarriage of Justice and demand the return of their three stolen children.
The momentum behind this fight is becoming impossible for the Norfolk social services to ignore. We have proved that this system is broken and cruel beyond measure. Now we force them to look at the wreckage they created and demand they give these children back.
6 Comments
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Sarah Moore
17 years ago
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This makes me sick to my stomach. How can they just take kids away without being 100% sure. My heart breaks for this family.
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Dave Marquez
17 years ago
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SCURVY? In this day and age? The system is totally broken and ruined their lives for no reason. Give them their kids back right now.
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Jenny Knight
17 years ago
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THOSE POOR PEOPLE. They have been through hell and it all started with a mistake by the doctors. Just disgusting.
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Mark Klein
17 years ago
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If the experts say it wasn't abuse then why are they still away from home. Needs to be fixed immediately.
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Tom Todd
17 years ago
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absolute nightmare. justice needs to be served.
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Linda Morrison
17 years ago
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I cant imagine the pain of losing your babies when you did nothing wrong. Sending prayers to the Websters.
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The Websters ordeal began in October 2003 when Nicky took their second son (Child B) to hospital with a painful, swollen leg. He was found to have several metaphyseal fractures, a type of break doctors said could be caused only by physical abuse. A nightmare of council intervention followed. All three children were placed in foster care. Their parents were powerless. Barely six months later, in a hearing lasting just one day, the children were permanently removed and swiftly advertised for adoption.
Tragically, the fractures that Norfolk social workers and doctors branded 'proof' of abuse were shown to be nothing of the sort.
An American expert was instructed by the Websters. An internationally renowned nutritionist was instructed by the council.
His report was forwarded to an expert radiologist who dramatically reversed an original finding of abuse and recommended the instruction of a further radiological expert.
EVERY ONE OF THESE EMINENT SPECIALISTS WAS UNITED: CHILD B'S FRACTURES WERE NOT EVIDENCE OF ABUSE BUT OF BONES WEAKENED BY SCURVY, CAUSED BY LACK OF VITAMIN C.
We, the undersigned, believe Mark and Nicky Webster have been the victims of a terrible miscarriage of Justice and demand the return of their three stolen children.
The momentum behind this fight is becoming impossible for the Norfolk social services to ignore. We have proved that this system is broken and cruel beyond measure. Now we force them to look at the wreckage they created and demand they give these children back.
6 Comments
S
Sarah Moore
17 years ago
Featured
This makes me sick to my stomach. How can they just take kids away without being 100% sure. My heart breaks for this family.
D
Dave Marquez
17 years ago
Featured
SCURVY? In this day and age? The system is totally broken and ruined their lives for no reason. Give them their kids back right now.
J
Jenny Knight
17 years ago
Featured
THOSE POOR PEOPLE. They have been through hell and it all started with a mistake by the doctors. Just disgusting.
M
Mark Klein
17 years ago
Featured
If the experts say it wasn't abuse then why are they still away from home. Needs to be fixed immediately.
T
Tom Todd
17 years ago
Featured
absolute nightmare. justice needs to be served.
L
Linda Morrison
17 years ago
Featured
I cant imagine the pain of losing your babies when you did nothing wrong. Sending prayers to the Websters.
This makes me sick to my stomach. How can they just take kids away without being 100% sure. My heart breaks for this family.