Fravel’s behavior towards Child Protection Services and attempts to regain custody of his children were allegedly uncooperative.
A petition filed by Winona County Health and Human Services claimed that Fravel locked himself inside the residence with one of the children, despite being informed that they were under the care of Winona County.
Madeline Kingsbury’s disappearance: An Intense Standoff with Authorities
On April 4, a tense and volatile confrontation occurred between Fravel and social workers and police officers seeking custody of the two children. The encounter reportedly involved shouting and profanities.
Fravel, lacking custodial rights, resisted allowing social workers access to the kids. These events unfolded on the same day that Kingsbury vanished, leaving her family and the community distraught.
A Distraught Family Awaits Answers
Following Fravel’s arrest, the family of Madeline Kingsbury expressed their distress, as the news of the arrest adds another layer of anguish to their already troubled hearts.