'Pale' and 'depressive': Eldest son among Calif. siblings described by school peers
David Turpin
Student Joe Chermak said that in the spring of 2016  during the music department's student showcase  he saw another man whom he believed to be the 25-year-old's father  David Turpin  with several children in matching clothes.
 David Turpin   57  and Louise Turpin  49  have each been charged with 12 counts of torture  12 counts of false imprisonment  seven counts of abuse of a dependent adult and six counts of child abuse.  David Turpin  was also charged with one count of a lewd act on a child under the age of 14 by force  fear or duress. They have pleaded not guilty.
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David Macher  a lawyer for David Turpin   told ABC News  "What we would like the public to know is that our clients are presumed to be innocent and thatâs a very important presumption."  He  added  "Weâre going to provide a vigorous defense."
Student Joe Chermak said that in the spring of 2016  during the music department's student showcase  he saw another man whom he believed to be the 25-year-old's father   [TGT]   with several children in matching clothes.
  [TGT]    57  and Louise Turpin  49  have each been charged with 12 counts of torture  12 counts of false imprisonment  seven counts of abuse of a dependent adult and six counts of child abuse.   [TGT]   was also charged with one count of a lewd act on a child under the age of 14 by force  fear or duress. They have pleaded not guilty.
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David Macher  a lawyer for  [TGT]    told ABC News  "What we would like the public to know is that our clients are presumed to be innocent and thatâs a very important presumption."   [TGT]   added  "Weâre going to provide a vigorous defense."