The tall blond in the middle is also at
the center of a stormy courtroom battle,
American Airlines flight attendant Teresa
Quinn is involved in a three way battle
to get custody of a young boy.
Quinn and the boy's mother, Bonnie
Kiefel, are fighting for custody
against the boy's father, Leonard Kiefel.
The two women are lesbian lovers.
In court, the father's attorney attacked
Quinn as an unstable and bad influence
on the child.
But just last year, Quinn was cited
for being an outstanding citizen.
She single handedly captured an arsonist
in court today.
Quinn testified she wanted a lasting
relationship with Mrs. Kiefel and
added the couple could provide a proper
environment for the child.
Trials like this one are extremely rare
in Dallas County.
In fact, a family court expert can
remember only one similar case
that took place almost 10 years ago.
And that trial, the lesbian mother lost
custody of her child.
And some courthouse observers expect
history to repeat itself in the Kiefel
case.
Victor Solis, Channel 5 News, Dallas.