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Justice WAS NOT served!! Celeste’s name was released by the murderer’s mother, Nancy Glavich, before her own family had a chance to talk to the press. In fact, the one time her sister tried talking with them the Judge placed her under a gag order. Celeste’s son that was found next to her in blood turned one on 12/7/2019. The state granted custody to Chad’s sister, Megan (and husband Kyle) Velez, the night the tragedy happened and stated multiple times that “it was the easiest thing to do at the time.” Her sister fought for custody for 2 1/2 years before the state closed the adoption behind her and her attorney Kerya Kouet’s back. They did not inform them until after the adoption took place that a new court date was made. When Ms. House confronted the social worker Jill Farr about this, Jill stated that she “thought [you] were no longer interested in adopting”. All of this after Jill failed to submit pertinent documents on time to the state for Ms. House to obtain custody in 2020 and she continued fighting an uphill custody battle for years. The original social worker was removed from the case by her supervisor for displaying obvious bias towards Megan having custody. With Chad’s mother, Nancy Glavich, assisting with local voting polling and Dade City/County being somewhat of a “small town”, it’s very obvious where bias had lied from the beginning of this case. Even while Ms. House had passed all home studies with an outstanding report by WA DCYF Case Manager Kara-Lee Metcalfe, background checks, taken court instructed parenting classes, had in person and weekly visits with the child on FaceTime since his birth, and being next of kin to the victim- next to their father- none of it was “good enough” for Judge Linda Babb, whom called her a “floating head [on FaceTime]”, social service workers Jill Farr, Case Manager Supervisor Tom Engle, FL LMHC Rochelle Ignatz, et. al. It took until April 2024 until Chad Glavich was convicted of murder and will serve 25 years, plus time served. The only similar case in existence with a murderer’s family being granted custody of a child over a victim’s family, for seemingly no reason, that can be located is in regard to Crystal Rogers who went missing from Bardstown, KY in 2015. Celeste is also a KY native, having been born in London. The entire time her sister tried obtaining custody, she was the only one in Celeste’s family granted access to the child. Since the adoption has been finalized, Megan agreed to allow a relationship with the family. However, Celeste’s sister has not spoken with the child since she was last able to FaceTime with him on his birthday in 2023. Her sister has reached out to Megan multiple times without a response. 
I’ve been following the discussion about Ora Celeste House’s devastating case, and one thing that really hits home for me is the role that addiction seemed to play. Chad Glavich’s mother, Nancy, mentioned his struggle with drugs, which may have had a significant impact on the events that night. It’s truly awful how substance abuse can alter behavior and devastate lives, not only for the individuals involved but also for everyone around them. This makes me think about the broader issue of how vital it is to provide support and resources for those battling addiction.
It’s heartbreaking to think that Ora’s life was cut short, leaving her child without a mother. I can only imagine the pain that her family and friends are feeling right now, especially knowing that addiction might have played a part in this tragedy. Has there been any discussion or movement in Dade City to address substance abuse and its impact on domestic situations like this? I hope this case can bring about some positive changes in the community to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Hey everyone,

I came across something while reading about Ora Celeste House's case, and it really got me thinking about the role of mental health and addiction in these tragic situations. It's been mentioned that Chad Glavich might have had struggles with drug abuse, and it breaks my heart to think about how substance addiction can alter a person's life so profoundly.
Chad's past addiction issues could have contributed to the events of that night, as addiction often exacerbates mental health problems and impairs decision-making. It's important to remember that while this doesn't excuse his actions, it might help us understand some of the underlying factors that led to such a devastating outcome.
The community's loss of Ora is immeasurable, and my thoughts are with her family and friends as they navigate this heartbreaking time. As we follow the case and hope for justice for Ora, I also think about the larger issue of how society deals with addiction. It just seems so crucial to provide support and resources to those struggling, to perhaps prevent future tragedies like this.
Would love to hear your thoughts on this angle of the case, and if anyone has insights on how addiction issues are being addressed in similar cases. Let's keep Ora's memory alive and support each other in seeking justice and understanding.
Stay safe, everyone.
I can’t help but think about the lasting impact this tragedy will have on Ora’s child. Being found next to a mother who’s just been taken from you in such a violent manner is unimaginable. Even though the child was unharmed physically, the emotional scars must run deep, and that’s something that they’ll carry for the rest of their life. I sincerely hope the family is able to provide the love and support this child needs moving forward.
It’s such a shame that the cycle of substance abuse may have played a role in this heartbreaking loss. Ora seemed to be a wonderful person, trying to rebuild her life after her move. It's eerie how everything appeared fine earlier in the evening. It makes me wonder about the unpredictability of these situations and how help could have been provided before it escalated to this tragedy. Keeping the surviving family and that poor child in my thoughts. This case is a somber reminder of how quickly things can change and the importance of addressing addiction and domestic issues before it’s too late.