ctrenchard asked this question about A Child Called "It" (Dave Pelzer, #1):
Did Dave's mother, Catherine Pelzer, ever go to jail for child abuse?
Maryann Moffit For those with doubts, in the 70's, the subject of child abuse was not openly discussed. I can only say for sure, that it did happen during my childho…moreFor those with doubts, in the 70's, the subject of child abuse was not openly discussed. I can only say for sure, that it did happen during my childhood. The primary victim in my family did nothing to deserve the beatings. I have spent 50 years trying to understand why he was chosen to receive these endless beatings. There was no 911 yet. A child dared not call police. (less)
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