These people lived about 10 miles from me. It has been the subject of our local newspaper since it happened and it just sickens me! The reason that no one noticed the kids at school is that the kids didn't go to school. They were supposedly being home schooled although some reports said there were no signs of school books in the home. The family's local church said the children appeared to look just fine. I am finding that very hard to swallow. I think someone is in denial here! Unfortunately it usually takes a horrible situation like this to wake people up and see the flaws in the system. Thankfully these kids are out of that mess now and I hope their healing (physically and emotionally) can begin.