From WRAL.com

Posted: Dec 19, 2008
Updated: Dec 19, 2008

The family of Michelle Young is asking a judge for custody of the slain mother's young daughter, who has been living with her father since her mother's death more than two years ago.

In a civil complaint unsealed Friday, Michelle Young's mother, Linda Fisher, and sister, Meredith Fisher, also ask for a psychological evaluation of Jason Young, claiming they have concerns about his parenting ability and his mental and emotional state.

Pregnant at the time of her death, Michelle Young, 29, was found lying face down in the bedroom of that house on Nov. 3, 2006. Her 2-year-old daughter, Cassidy, was found unharmed in the same room.

Authorities have not made an arrest in the case, but the lead investigator has stated he believes Jason Young killed his wife.

The custody complaint, filed Wednesday, states that the Fishers have been allowed little to no personal contact with Cassidy Young and that except for limited contact, Jason Young has consistently denied telephone and personal contact between the Fishers and Cassidy.

Gifts, including all Christmas presents, have also been returned, unopened.

"Cassidy is attached to the plaintiffs," the complaint states. "Despite the defendant's and his family's efforts to exclude the plaintiffs from Cassidy's life, as set out below, a strong bond continues to exist between Cassidy and the plaintiffs."

The Fishers claim in their lawsuit that Jason Young has been staying at the homes of his mother and sister and has not provided a stable living environment for Cassidy. They also claim he relies primarily on family members to care for her and have received information that he has attempted to solicit dates online by posting pictures of her as part of his dating efforts.

They go on to say that he is unemployed and has generated little or no income