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PHOTOS: German Homeschool Girl is Home

April 23, 2007

Melissa Busekros turned 16 today and is enjoying the day with her parents at their home in Erlangen, Germany, near Nuremberg. How long authorities will allow her to remain at home is unclear. These photos were taken today.

I was alerted Friday that she would attempt to come home today, and she decided to leave in the middle of the night, walking and, I was told by one source –hitchhiking--her way back home.

Today there are several German homeschooling families at the Busekros house in Erlangen celebrating her birthday and with camera’s at the ready in case the police come.

For background, our story about her case is here.

Melissa was taken February 1st in SWAT-style police raid and placed in a mental ward for what officials said was "school phobia." The she was placed in foster care. Officials also believe she is too devoted and obedient to her father.

Melissa has more rights as a 16 year old. I am not sure what those rights are, or if she’ll be taken away again.

Updates will follow….

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