By Trend News Line 2024-06-28 03:54:33.
Tragic Death of 12-Year-Old Boy at Wilderness Therapy Camp
The recent ruling of the death of a 12-year-old boy at Trails Carolina Camp in North Carolina as a homicide has shocked the nation. The young boy, identified only as “CJH” in official documents, tragically passed away in February under suspicious circumstances.
Autopsy Report Reveals Shocking Details
According to the autopsy report, the cause of death was determined to be “asphyxia due to smothering.” The young boy was found locked inside a damaged bivy sack, a small enclosed tent, during his first night at the wilderness camp. Medical examiners noted that he was placed in this compromised sleeping area by others and did not have the ability to remove himself from the situation.
Deviations from Camp Protocol
It was revealed that camp staff deviated from the standard protocol by using a damaged bivy and securing the outer weather-resistant door instead of the inner mesh panel. This deviation, along with the use of an alarm on the door to prevent escape, ultimately led to the tragic outcome.
Investigation and Controversy Surrounding the Incident
Despite the autopsy report ruling the death as a homicide, no charges have been announced in connection with the case. The Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office has been conducting a criminal investigation since February, but Trails Carolina Camp has maintained that the death was accidental.
History and Background of the Deceased
The young boy, CJH, had a history of anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and migraines. He had recently arrived at the camp from New York and exhibited signs of distress upon his arrival, including refusing to eat dinner and experiencing a panic attack during the night.
Camp Closure and Lack of Cooperation
Trails Carolina Camp was shut down in May after the Department of Health and Human Services determined that the facility posed a danger to its clients. Police have alleged that the camp did not fully cooperate with the investigation and attempted to avoid interaction with investigators by moving its campers to a different location.
Final Moments and Discovery of the Body
In the early hours of the morning, counselors at the camp checked on CJH, but were unable to see him clearly due to the closed opaque layer of the bivy. When his body was discovered later that morning, it was found turned away from the entrance, with his feet near the opening of the tent.
Call for Accountability and Closure
The tragic death of CJH has raised questions about the safety and practices of wilderness therapy camps for troubled youths. As the investigation continues, there is a growing demand for accountability and justice for the young boy who lost his life in such a heartbreaking manner..
Death of boy at Trails Carolina wilderness camp ruled homicide
Trails Carolina wilderness camp ruled homicide.