Relatives: Boy Missing for 10 Years Was Abused
Adam Herrman Last Seen in 1999; Recently Reported Missing
Reports to Child Protective Services
Sam Bush said he and Linda Bush, who is now his ex-wife, reported the Herrmans to Child Protective Services. He said the agency made the couple undergo counseling but did not take Adam Herrman away from them. Justin Herrman said his parents were reported, by relatives, the school or a counselor, at least three times.
Linda Bush said Valerie Herrman called her in late December and almost immediately her voice broke.
"She said she had to talk to me and said 'They [the police] think we murdered Adam,'" she said.
Linda Bush said Valerie Herrman asked her to call detectives and tell them she would never hurt the boy. Linda Bush said she didn't call.
"I'm a very honest person and I won't lie," she said.
Sam Bush and Justin Herrman said they regretted that they did not do more to protect Adam Herrman.
"If there are any other families that see this being done to a child, don't wait until you lay awake at night thinking I should have done more," Sam Bush said.
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