By David Lohr

January 22, 2007

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LITTLETON, Colo. (Crime Library) — Despite previous assurances from his attorney that Edward Vehle had no opposition to Nonnie Dotson's parents caring for the couple's daughter, 18-month-old Savannah Marie, Vehle asked a Texas court to award him custody of his daughter.

On Thursday, Vehle faced off with Nonnie's parents in a San Antonio courtroom.  During the hearing, Nonnie's parents allegedly introduced several pieces of evidence, including a birth announcement that Nonnie had sent to Vehle on which he had written "bastard child," and had the postal office return to her.  Following testimony by both sides, District Judge Karen Pozza rendered a temporary judgment, granting full custody to the grandparents and allowing Vehle to have at least 12 hours of supervised visits with the child before he can continue to fight for custody.

According to a friend of the family, the judge granted a request by Nonnie's parents, which requires Vehle to travel to Colorado for the supervised visitations.  However, before her parents could return to Colorado, the judge also granted Vehle one hour of time to meet with Savannah at a local McDonald's before Nonnie's parents could leave the state. 

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