Boy raised by aunt after father killed mother; court awards her sole custody

A pivotal custody battle in West Virginia culminated at the Supreme Court, centered on a young boy who lost his mother and whose father’s rights were terminated. Raised by his maternal aunt, the court prioritized the child’s emotional security, awarding her sole custody. Although the boy’s paternal grandparents were permitted visitation, a strict no-contact order with the father was established to protect the boy’s well-being.