Three school staffers charged with manslaughter in restrainment death of 13-year old autistic boy

Here’s a ghoulish story that will obliterate what little faith you might have left in the school system: three school staffers at an El Dorado County school pinned down a 13-year old boy for one hour and 45 minutes, during which time he urinated on himself, vomited, lost consciousness, and shortly thereafter, died.

Former Guiding Hands staffers arraigned in boy’s death, could face prison time

No one has any idea how another adult will behave with their child when left alone with them, especially if their child happens to be non-verbal, or autistic. These staffers thought they could get away with the wanton abuse because the boy was autistic, and couldn’t adequately convey what had happened. A monster could be hiding behind that friendly smile and easy-going demeanor, and you’d never know it until it was too late.

Author: S. Smith