In re Amara O. CA4/1

BACKGROUND

In November 2011, Maria alleged that six-year-old Amara's former teacher,

Mr. L., had been molesting Amara for a month. Maria made video recordings in which

she relentlessly asked Amara leading questions for an hour and Amara agreed with the

information Maria provided. After an investigation, including a physical examination

and forensic interview of Amara, and laboratory tests on her underwear, the allegations

were determined to be unfounded.

During the forensic interview, Amara made various odd statements.1 The

interviewer recommended that Amara attend therapy and gave Maria referrals. In

December 2011, Amara began therapy with Carmen De Llano, Ph.D.

Maria continued to believe that Mr. L. had molested Amara. Although Mr. L. had

no contact with Amara or Maria, Maria left numerous voice mails for a police detective

making rambling allegations against Mr. L. Maria claimed Amara was being taken to

Mr. L.'s home where she was sexually abused. Maria stated she heard voices saying

1 For example, Amara, an only child, said she had a brother and a sister. 2 people were plotting against her and Amara. Maria sent the detective 30 pairs of…