DCF's Handling Of Rilya Wilson Case Scrutinized
FDLE Offers $25,000 Reward For Information Leading To Girl
POSTED: 7:06 a.m. EDT May 15, 2002
UPDATED: 12:00 p.m. EDT May 15, 2002
MIAMI -- Questions continue to mount this morning for the Department of Children and Families and its handling of the Rilya Wilson case.
According to a review by the Associated Press, the DCF received a subpoena regarding the child's caretaker Geralyn Graham. That subpoena listed Graham's many aliases in connection with a lawsuit.
Six months later, DCF placed Rilya in the care of Graham and her sister. DCF has denied knowing about Graham's troubled past before that decision was made.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has just released an enhanced photo (pictured) of what Rilya might look like today. The picture will be posted in Wal-Mart stores and on billboards across Florida.
The FDLE is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the little girl.
She's been missing now for 16 months. If you have any information, call 1-888-FL-MISSING or call your local Crimestoppers.
According to a review by the Associated Press, the DCF received a subpoena regarding the child's caretaker Geralyn Graham. That subpoena listed Graham's many aliases in connection with a lawsuit.
Six months later, DCF placed Rilya in the care of Graham and her sister. DCF has denied knowing about Graham's troubled past before that decision was made.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has just released an enhanced photo (pictured) of what Rilya might look like today. The picture will be posted in Wal-Mart stores and on billboards across Florida.
The FDLE is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the little girl.
She's been missing now for 16 months. If you have any information, call 1-888-FL-MISSING or call your local Crimestoppers.
Bush To Sign Bill On Falsified Records
Governor Jeb Bush plans to sign a bill today, making it a felony for state workers to falsify records. The measure was passed last week in a special legislative session. It comes in the wake of accusations that a child welfare caseworker falsely claimed to be keeping up with Rilya Wilson. The Department of Children and Families believes caretaker Geralyn Graham had custody of the girl. But Graham claims someone who identified herself as a DCF worker picked her up 16 months ago for an evaluation. DCF reported Rilya missing just two weeks ago. The department says case worker Deborah Muskelly filed false reports of monthly visits with the child. The new bill will make it a third-degree felony for state workers to falsify documents related to children, the elderly or disabled in state care. It would be punishable by up to five years in prison. If the person under state supervision is seriously hurt or dies because of the records fraud, it would be a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison.Copyright 2003 by Click10.com.
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