Case Study - When an Officer Abuses a Child
10:30 AM - 12:00 PMFri
Speakers
Bill Christensen
Detective
McMinnville Police Department
Hugo Cerda
Detective
McMinnville Police Department
This presentation will follow the case of Michael Abo, a former Yamhill County Sheriff's Office deputy, when he physically abused the 4 year-old child of his girlfriend. Law enforcement became involved after the child sustained severe, permanent injuries and Abo summoned medical help on December 31, 2013. As the investigation progressed, it became apparent that this was not a singular incident of abuse. Presenters will provide an overview of the investigation, the difficulties this particular case presented, some surprising evidence uncovered well into the court process, and the end result for everyone involved.