I hate to say this, the law is written for the criminal. It is to protect his/her rights, not the rights of the victum(s). I have been a Guardian ad Litem for abused children in Florida for 21 years. You would be amazed how abusers have been able to get a slap on the wrist for abusing defenseless children. There is justice, even though it may take time - two cases the abusers were sentenced to 25 plus years. One lasted 4 months before his fellow inmates stuck a shive in him. The other lasted almost 8 moths and he suffered the same fate. By the way, this was after the inmates returned them the favor.
As to the family, they will be facing the judical system. That is the law. The lady holding the scales of justice is blindfolded to protect the rights of the accused. This is going to cost these realivtives a lot of money. Even if they are aquitted by a jury, it is still very, very expensive.
If it was me, the heck with the expense, justice is mine even if it is against the law. You will not do this to my daughter and future others.
I wish them good luck.
Chuck
From Steve Wunderele - 10-2-84 --"A fishing trip maybe brief, but it's memories are endless."