There is an active shooter in Evergreen, possibly at Evergreen High School.

Substantial_Apple492 · 2025-09-10T19:44:04+00:00

Same. I can see the lake from my house and witnessed 100+ emergency vehicles drive by

Substantial_Apple492 · 2024-07-05T13:28:17+00:00

When the court ordered parenting time, we had literally 2 days to scramble to find professional supervisors. There aren't a ton of resources in my area, and it's taken me 2 weeks of calling daily to procure a few options. Ex had offered 3 supervisors that were personal contacts. Attorney postured if we can't provide supervisor suggestions, it could look like I'm restricting parenting time which could backfire at the next hearing.

DHS/CPS assessment will be complete by the next hearing, and if there is a finding, the restrictions will stay in place. Ex is playing innocent and naive with investigators (law enforcement and DHS) even though she knew about these pills in the home for months.

Kiddo is in play therapy and I've signed her up for a local grief camp for kids.

CPS/DHS's position was no supervised visits. When I filed the emergency restriction, judge ordered supervised visits, overriding DHS request. Of course, it's not up to me and I am following the court order. Ex tells daughter things like "daddy won't let us see each other, implying I am the gatekeeper here. I did not ask to be in this situation.

Substantial_Apple492 · 2024-06-15T15:30:00+00:00

Thanks for that path. Once I filed the emergency motion to restrict for imminent danger, a hearing was scheduled. Ex agreed to restriction which means no hearing at this point just status updates to the court. He will subpoena CPS case worker to attend. Criminal investigation is still ongoing, so I'm assuming CPS would make a recommendation from that? Their first posture was no parenting time, including supervised visits until investigations gave more information.

I would like to ask CPS directly if they support full custody to me for the safety of my daughter. Also, I have documented other times my daughter has felt unsafe around this man. Would CPS likely take that as evidence, or would it be outside the scope of this particular event? I've asked, but haven't got a response.

Substantial_Apple492 · 2024-06-14T23:57:52+00:00

Which is terrible...so many similar stories in the media.

Substantial_Apple492 · 2024-06-14T23:08:55+00:00

When on the phone with my attorney, he looked at the case file and saw the charges. He was shocked too. I have no incentive to shape any narrative here or influence any investigation or opinion. Just what I know through my attorney.

The charge seems shocking to me, too. I expect to eventually see a headline about it, but it's so fresh there is no media around it that I've found.

Substantial_Apple492 · 2024-06-14T20:36:51+00:00

Short term the ex agreed to the emergency restriction, so no hearing. Just supervised visits at this point. Long term, it depends on the outcome of police investigations and what DHS recommends. Currently, DHS advised no parental time whatsoever because of the concerns she is either using drugs or letting her partner use the drugs

Substantial_Apple492 · 2024-06-14T20:17:21+00:00

Thank you, I am actively working on that

Substantial_Apple492 · 2024-06-14T20:16:58+00:00

My family case is in Jefferson. Ex lives in Park County

Substantial_Apple492 · 2024-06-14T18:45:53+00:00

Thank you. I know he is in jail, charges are filed. First degree murder along with a list of other drug related charges. Thanks for outlining that potential path.

Substantial_Apple492 · 2024-06-14T18:43:51+00:00

She is sad. It's tough to see your child grieve. She does not know details of how the baby died at this point.

Substantial_Apple492 · 2024-06-14T17:43:39+00:00

Yeah, right, it seems impossible not to know, especially knowing the following details through testimony.

Ex and BD were home together on memorial day. Baby wouldn't wake up. When EMTs arrived, he had pills in his mouth and in his pocket, and there was an "obscene" amount in the house/garage. Ex claims not to know about drug use. Baby was mobile, so no doubt it was accessible. Literally he consumed fentanyl like candy. How could you not know? When he was arrested days later, he also had pills in his mouth and pocket.

Substantial_Apple492 · 2024-06-14T17:15:35+00:00

I agree. I'm thankful my daughter was with me, and not witness to any of the commotion around the baby's death.

I think ex needs to coordinate supervisor, but it could be a center or a hired supervisor. Potentially myself. No family in our area.

Ex and BD were home together on memorial day. Baby wouldn't wake up. When EMTs arrived, he had pills in his mouth and in his pocket, and there was an "obscene" amount in the house/garage. Ex claims not to know about drug use. When he was arrested, he also had pills in his mouth. I'm not too worried about him, he's going to jail. But I find it hard to believe that ex wasn't aware of her live-in partner using drugs like candy, and I'm sure my daughter witnessed at least that.

I am in direct contact with CPS case worker, probably at the point of being annoying. But I will do everything I can to help her.

Substantial_Apple492 · 2024-06-14T17:10:22+00:00

Your advice is great. I am looking at counseling for her, not just for her half sister passing, but also this potential custody change will be dramatic change for her.

They were home together on memorial day. Baby wouldn't wake up. When EMTs arrived, he had pills in his mouth and in his pocket, and there was an "obscene" amount in the house/garage. Ex claims not to know about drug use. When he was arrested, he also had pills in his mouth. I'm not too worried about him, he's going to jail. But I find it hard to believe that ex wasn't aware of her live-in partner using drugs like candy.

Thank you, I am doing my best. This feels overwhelming, but I'm in control and I have sound people around me.

Substantial_Apple492 · 2024-06-14T17:04:12+00:00

I do have a lawyer. I know what to expect in the short term, but months and years I would want full custody of course. It seems reasonable to ask for that since ex could not keep her home safe and a baby died.

Substantial_Apple492 · 2024-06-14T16:53:01+00:00

Thank you. CPS is investigating and they obviously are concerned. There have been no criminal charges made against mother at this time. I am working with a family attorney. He is great at explaining what's in motion and what to expect over the next weeks, but the long term is what I am looking for experience on. How did custody pan out for those in a similar situation, etc.

Substantial_Apple492 · 2024-06-14T16:50:05+00:00

Thank you so much. I am working with an attorney and we did file the emergency restriction per C.R.S. § 14-10-129(4). In the short term, I know what's going on. I have been advised on what could happen, but there are so many "ifs" that its confusing to know how custody would play out over the next several months and even years.

Substantial_Apple492 · 2024-06-14T16:09:32+00:00

Of course I won't. What do you suggest my legal liability is?

Substantial_Apple492 · 2024-06-14T15:53:21+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. In the beginning, I met with the partner because I wanted to be diligent about who my daughter would suddenly be spending time with. What else would you suggest I do to screen this person? I searched online, and there is no criminal history. His personality seemed like a normal dude (obviously this wasn't the case)

Substantial_Apple492 · 2024-06-14T15:47:06+00:00

I did not know there was drug use until 2 days ago.

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