'House of Horrors' Relative Reveals Sickening Reason Mom Wanted More Children
When you look at the damage done by people who want nothing more than to be in the public eye, it’s easy to see why medieval theologians thought ambition was a sin.
In the case of California couple David and Louise Turpin, it devastated their 13 children.
The Turpins’ relationship began in turmoil with 24-year-old David kidnapping Louise from her high school and striking out across the country in an attempt to elope.
After the two were caught and brought home, they eventually married — and the babies started arriving.
The couple had a baker’s dozen of kids by the time Louise was 49 years old, and she hoped to have more. Yet according to her half-brother, it wasn’t out of a love for children.
NEW: Riverside County DA says David & Louise Turpin began abusing and neglecting their kids when they lived in North Texas. Abuse allegedly worsened when family moved to California. Bail set at $13 million each. Latest on @FOX4 9/10pm pic.twitter.com/a6WXDg3Iw8
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“She used to say how they would be perfect for TV and would often mention they would be bigger than the reality show ‘Kate Plus 8,’” Billy Lambert said.
“It is the reason they moved to California to be nearer to Hollywood.”
His assessment was seconded by Louise’s sister, Teresa Robinette. She reported, “Only last month, Louise told me her and David were planning to have another child.
“I asked her why on earth they wanted more children, and she said about wanting a reality TV show. They thought it would make them millions and household names.”
The Turpins have become known across the globe — but not for anything good. On Jan. 14, authorities discovered the Turpin children were living in abominable circumstances.
Kept chained to their beds, the kids were allowed only one meal a day and a single shower every year.
Such maltreatment was also accompanied by at least one instance of sexual abuse.
“This is the worst case of child abuse I have ever seen,” Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin said. “These kids were so severely malnourished it’s almost inconceivable that someone didn’t notice something.”
Robinette said that the Turpins’ horrific treatment of their children was also accompanied by binge drinking and bizarre sexual behavior.
In one instance, David arranged for Louise to have an affair with a man in Alabama.
The terrible Turpins may not have achieved her dream of Hollywood stardom, and for that their children must be grateful. The only attention they’ll receive is that of the criminal justice system, and we hope it will be swift and relentless.
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