My ex husband murdered our children | Life Stories

When Jack, 12, and his little brother Paul, 9, followed their dad Darren Sykes to the attic of his home they had no idea it would be the last thing they ever did.

Expecting to be met by a new train set, sweets and toys as promised by Sykes, the innocent boys were instead murdered by their own father.

Watch the video to hear the heartbreaking story of how Claire Throssell's life was ripped apart by her abusive ex husband.

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[sugar-free-centz]

"My life ended, and my existence began." What a way to put it.

[faith]

The judge that basically signed these boys' death warrant should be held accountable

[maisonneuve]

I’m bawling. I hope that judge thinks of this woman every single day for the rest of his life.

[Supergirl-oolr]

The judge who made this decision needs to be held accountable

[maryandchild]

this woman speaks so beautifully and poetically. my heart aches for her and her boys.

[holmes]

That judge should be jailed. Mom would know better than anyone that her boys were not safe with their Dad, and they vehemently said they didn’t want to see him. What gives the judge the right to ignore that? Is he stating that the father had parental rights? Sorry to burst your bubble, judge, but that bastard gave up his “rights” the moment he laid hands on those sweet boys and their Mom. My God, they suffered for years, finally escape and you threw them into the lion’s den. How do you sleep?

[wychwoodscleaning-smhu]

My heart goes out to this Lady ❤ i was 9 yrs old when i packed my bags and waited on the side of a road for bus that never came to escape a violent home. Had my beautiful grandparents not stepped in and saved me, i would've been dead. When children say they dont want to be somwhere out of fear, ppl need to listen.

[watsonspuzzle]

It's heartbreaking what the judge allowed to happen. My heart goes out to this mother.

[johnjamesleahy]

I could tell she had nothing left. My heart is so heavy for her loss of her sweet brave boys.

[debbiesmith]

There’s a special place in hell for the man who did this to his own children.

[tammyclough]

The judge should have to be held responsible for their horrendous decision. My heart hurts for this poor lady. Can I sign the petition even if I live in Canada?

[kenzieconnolly]

If judges were held accountable for this bs, I bet a lot more of them would be imposing the harshest and longest punishments possible.

[kittycasino]

I will never understand how a judge can make children go with their abuser. This is completely heartbreaking and this happens so many times. I hear the stories over and over again. I just don’t understand.

[nonniewatson]

I firmly believe in children having a say... And not forced to go.... When they are older and can see the truth, then they can decide for themselves....

[kidforeverplz]

A mother with no children has got to be one of the most gut wrenching, most tragic things in existence. My heart breaks and aches for you, mama.

[HauntinglyAsh]

I’m a mother of two little boys…my heart is shattered for this woman. Those angels are out there somewhere together, watching and waiting to hold their mommy again. 💔

[AutumnHaze]

This is so devastating. This poor woman. Those poor boys. I will never understood being so cruel that you take a childs life.

[spud]

This woman, this mum isn't just standing up and fighting for her own children but the children of many.

[KimQueensuv]

The bit about her dad being her protector is spot on. These guys are cowards and will not offend if there is someone there to retaliate, which is why they prey on vulnerable women. I would also say this man is triggered by becoming a father, and that NEEDS to be looked at, as part of the analysis of their pathology. Very sorry for this lady but what a strong woman. And yes, we die when our children are taken and we only exist, waiting for the day to leave this planet and very cruel world.

[americangirl]

These judges who knowingly put children in harm’s way need to be held accountable. This makes me absolutely sick to my stomach. This poor mother. I am so sorry for your loss. The legal system failed you and your boys and this was not your fault.