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Don Hatfield, left, and Janeth Winkler, right, grandparents of Eva, 5, Ariel, 3, and baby Alex Winkler, depart a mediation session at El Dorado Superior Court on May 16, 2012, that ended with a resolution making Hatfield guardian of the children. Both grandparents had filed for custody of the children. -
Don Hatfield searches for backpacks for his two granddaughters Eva, 5, and Ariel, 3, to take on a flight to visit their paternal grandmother in Iowa on July 11. Now back from vacation and in the custody of Don who lives in Napa they are enrolled in school and have learned how to swim. Photo taken July 11, 2012 in Napa, California. -
Alex Winkler, 14-months old, struts down the hallway of his home in Napa where he lives in the custody of his grandfather Don Hatfield. His father Todd Winkler was charged with the murder of his mother Rachel Hatfield in Cameron Park. Photo taken September 26, 2012 in Napa, California. -
Don Hatfield has a strict regimen for his granddaughters Eva, left, and Ariel, right, after he picks them up from school that starts with homework first then playtime. Here he sings a song and plays with their toes as they get ready to watch a video and get ready for bed. Photo taken September 26, 2012 in Napa, California. -
Don Hatfield reflects on the loss of his wife Janey Hatfield last January and his daughter Rachel Winkler last February in solitude at his home in Napa. Inspirational rocks are scattered in his backyard that his wife Janey gave him. His wife died of cancer and a month later Rachel was killed and her husband Todd Winkler charged with the murder. He now has custody of his three grandchildren Eva, 5, Ariel, 3, and Alex, 14-months. Photo taken September 26, 2012 in Napa, California.
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