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CBS/ AP/ June 29, 2010, 12:58 PM

Missing Oregon Boy's Father Files for Divorce

The father of Kyron Hormon, the 7-year-old Oregon boy missing for more than three weeks, filed for divorce from the boy's stepmother Monday, court documents show.

Terri Hormon was served with the divorce papers and a restraining order late Monday night, reports CBS News Correspondent Bill Whitaker.

Kaine Hormon is said to have moved out of the house he shared with Terri. He reportedly took the couple's 18-month-old daughter with him.

Earlier Monday, Terri denied there were any problems with the marriage.

Police haven't officially named Terri a suspect or a person of interest, but say they gave her a second polygraph, reviewed her cell phone records, and examined her Ford truck.

Investigators say she's the last known person to have seen Kyron alive before he disappeared from his Portland school June 4. After a massive search, the Multnomah County sheriff's office recently described the case as a criminal investigation.

Police say Terri told them she took Kyron to school that morning. There was a science fair before classes began, and Terri took a photo of Kyron in front of his project.

She has told police she last saw him walking down a hallway toward his second-grade classroom, wearing a "CSI" T-shirt and dark cargo pants.

"The police are really keying in on her; they think she is the heart of the investigation," observes former federal prosecutor Laurie Levenson.

All along, the family had appeared united, supporting Terri Friday. "I believe she's committed as the rest of our family is to finding Kyron," Kaine said at the time.

Kyron's biological parents also issued a new statement Monday - excluding Terri - saying they've been fully briefed on the criminal investigation and support the authorities, adding, "Any actions taken by the investigation, or by us, are based on the best interests of Kyron."

But, says Whitaker, their actions have many wondering whether an arrest might be imminent.
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viennapure says:
thejoker12 i am shell shocked by the things u have said i got an account just 2 comment.....1st off how dare u make a joke at the end of ur comment as if this is a laughing matter...2ndly so what a mother can carry a child 4 9mths and still b a ****** ass parent have u watched the news mothers have been goin on a rampage l8ly wit hutting there child/children....how do u feel u will b a suspect if ur child comes up missing after u drop them off....read the whole story b4 u start tryin 2 disect it and make it curve 2 ur likings...she is n their radar bcuz her actions come off suspect 2 them which in turn makes u a suspect....if u drop ur children off and u r seen leaving after that then u r not gona b seen as a suspect but if some1 sees u take them with u or come back and they kno they should b n school eyewitness) then u just might become suspect...im not sure if u kno but polygraphs r amissible in court these days so she can pass w/flying colors that doesnt mean she didnt have anything 2 do with his disappearance....eyewitness testimonies however are more reliable but hey we can c u dont kno ****** thats y u makin stupid ass commments...if u c some1 frequently dont u think u will notice every acton they make like idk walkin away with their stepchild...OBVIOUSLY the mother lost custody bcuz the courts saw her as UNFIT..so that makes u the loser 4 not noticing the OBVIOUS....he must b a good father if he feels the need 2 leave the person that the police have found a liking 4 n the case and taking his other child 2 make sure she is protected since it seems when the mothr is last with the child they dont make it home (no disrespect 2 the family or the stepmom just tryin 2 prove a point..im sorry) im not sure what kind of school ur child/cildren (if u even have any) go 2 but the staff r very accuarate when they c a child leave with another adult...and as reports have stated SHE was the last person seen with the child...but like some1 else mentioned ppl r closed minded and u show a bias attitude towards a dad who is trying 2 do the right thing...i take it the father of ur child/children (once again if u have any)musta left u cuz u def showin signs of a stupid woman....its not ur job no more than mine or the next person 2 place blame on either parent or any1 4 that matter so allow the police 2 do their job 2 make sure thi little boy makes it home safe and do us all a big favor and shut the hell up with the wack comments
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vielmann says:
I remember when the media really did spin and convict JonBenet Ramsey's family, and this despite the clear genetic evidence that demonstrated she was indeed the victim of an intruder. That being said, this case just doesn't sound right. I am not accepting the idea that the child walked into the school building and no one saw him come in.
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pollroller1 says:
I think we should all let this investigation play out before we jump to conclusions.
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farkasro replies:
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Wow, someone has issues, not to mention obviously doesn't know much about this story. Kyron is the child that is missing, Kaine is the father and he is divorcing Terri. "Obviously Kyron Hormon must not be getting the communication he needs from Terri Hormon" Before you go off on a rampage about some woman in California that has nothing to do with this story get your facts in line, it would carry more weight as a good arguement. It seems this situation has given you an avenue to vent your bitterness about and toward women. Try keeping your unfortunate failed relationship and feelings about ALL women out of your opinion when posting comments.
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Johnd797979 says:
For the one that is using the excuse that just because Terri carried around a baby inside her for 9 months, having morning sickness, swelling and such is reason to doubt that she had anything to do with this tells me that some people are already closed minded and nieve!! What about the mother just last week that was arrested for trying to abandon her kids because her boyfriend didn't want any and she wanted to be a stripper in California? Oh wait, didn't she punch her OWN son in the stomach IN FRONT of the poice.....well YES she did!! So what does that tell you!! Oh who has those kids now...oh yes that would be the father!! So obviously woman can be just as cold as men!! Obviously Kyron Hormon must not be getting the communication he needs from Terri Hormon, he obviously has a reason, maybe she doesn't seem to care as mush as he does?! Allow the man to protect himself and his daughter!! Wait till the investigation is done & convictions before you start sounding like a judge presuming it's the man's fault for this!! I bet you're divorced and took all your ex for the child support you could, how much alimony did you get thejoker12?! Oh that sucks to be pointed out that way huh?!?! Do you get the point??
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nirak2-2009 says:
He must have a good reason to file for Divorce at this point.
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hdc77494 says:
I don't recall ever seeing another story about a child being abducted from inside a school, except maybe by a non-custodial parent. The chances a stranger did this is virtually nil.
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jt92202 replies:
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Not true, if she was there for a sceince fair so were other adults that don't teach or belong there on a normal basis. Let the cops and courts do their jobs and hopefully whomever did this will be found, hopefully with an alive little boy. The Media spin can be right but we also know it can be wrong and can ruin peoples lives, we need to wait and see but in the mean time PRAY for a good outcome!!!
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tsigili says:
No surprise here.
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omega42 says:
It seems shes being tried in the court of public opinion and being found guilty (at least implicitly) by the media.
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mjb89 says:
I so hope that she isn't responsible for that little boy's disappearance. He trusted her.
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goirish1974 says:
I pray this sweet little boy is found safe.
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