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Abrupt Divorce Ruling for Accused Child Killer

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"We can get [divorced] today, and you can go on with your life," Mark Castillo told his wife, who was seated on an adjacent chair.

With the judge prepared to finalize the divorce, though, Castillo dropped another bombshell:

"Before you grant it," he told the judge, "I would like to kiss my wife one more time."

Amy Castillo let out an exasperated laugh as Rubin seemed to briefly consider the matter.

"It's unorthodox, I know," the judge said, turning his gaze to Amy Castillo and her attorney, Eric S. Namrow. He ultimately rejected the request and granted the divorce.

After the hearing, Amy Castillo said she could not help but feel sad throughout the proceedings. Mark and Amy Castillo were married almost 10 years ago and had separated in December 2006.

"This is not how I wanted my family to turn out," she said. "It's the loss of a dream, the end to a dream of having family and children."


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