Dastardly Dads: Dad with "full custody" faces second trial in fire that killed sons (Circleville, Ohio)

Contrary to fathers' rights propaganda, father perpetrators (along with stepdads and caretaker boyfrends) dominate the most vicious crimes against children: sexual assault, abusive head trauma, murder-suicides, crimes involving gun violence, and other similar forms of physically violent/fatal child abuse. And as more dads are providing child care (either because mom is working and can't find other care, or because dads are increasingly getting unsupervised visitation/custody through the family courts), more dads are are being found guilty of basic child abuse and neglect as well.

10/25/15 -Because of severe time constraints, we are no longer able to do regular updates at Dastardly Dads. We will occasionally post articles on general studies on child abuse/domestic violence, news pieces involving abusive fathers in custody/visitation situations. We wil also be updating the Killer Dads and Custody lists, while looking for a better, more accessible platform for the data.

7/11/16 - We started this blog on June 24, 2009--just over seven years. And like all good things, it's time to bring this project to a close. It has served its purpose. We have close to 10,500 postings regarding fathers and child abuse, with hundred of those cases being enabled by the family courts, social services, and others in authority. The documentation is clear. It is now time to stop documenting and put that energy into changing the situation that puts thousands of mothers and children at risk every day.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Dad with "full custody" faces second trial in fire that killed sons (Circleville, Ohio)

We've posted many times on dad WESLEY COONROD. Notice that the press no longer bothers to report that this father had "full custody" of these boys despite a history of domestic violence, drug/alcohol abuse, and "suspicious" fires at previous residences.

http://www.10tv.com/live/content/local/stories/2010/11/18/story-circleville-highland-county-coonrod-fatal-fire-second-trial.html?sid=102

Man Faces Second Trial In Fire That Killed Sons
Thursday, November 18, 2010 4:34 PM
WBNS-10TV

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — A Highland County father accused of intentionally setting a fire that killed his two sons will be tried for a second time in Pickaway County.

In October a jury found Wesley Coonrod guilty on two counts of child endangering but could not reach a verdict on murder and arson charges, 10TV News reported.

Prosecutors said Coonrod set fire to his Hillsboro home in March, killing his sons, Thomas, 4, and Stephen, 3.

SLIDESHOW: Images From Fire

Investigators said they charged Coonrod with child endangering because of his level of intoxication and his actions when the fire started.

He will be retired in Pickaway County.

Watch 10TV News HD and refresh 10TV.com for continuing coverage.

Previous Stories:
October 11, 2010: Jury Deadlocked On Murder Charges Against Man In Fire That Killed 2 Sons
May 2, 2010: No Trial Change For Man Charged In Sons' Deaths
April 28, 2010 : Father Accused In Sons' Deaths Wants Trial Moved
April 7, 2010: Father To Face Murder Charges In Fire That Killed Sons
March 8, 2010: $1 Million Bond For Man Whose Sons Died In Fire
March 7, 2010: House Fire Kills 2 Children