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Ursus · « **Reply #60 on:** November 17, 2009, 02:18:50 PM »

Here's something still from last year, but worth mentioning: a hit-and-run death of a 14 yr old by a former staff member. Allegedly the girl might have survived had she been helped.

One of the comments in a TOPIX thread on this article mentions why the girl was walking along that road that night:

"Really sad is that the girl was walking in the road because she just had a fight with her parents. She left the house walking and then got killed."[/list]

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Orlando Sentinel
Counselor charged in hit-and-run death of Clermont teen
Stephen Hudak | Sentinel Staff Writer
December 24, 2008

Paul Wright, 43, faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted of a hit-and-run that killed a Clermon teen. (Hillsborough County Jail via Florida Highway Patrol / December 23, 2008)

LAKE COUNTY - A man who counseled troubled teens in the Tampa area could return to Lake County next week to face charges that he left the scene of a crash in May that killed a 14-year-old Clermont girl, prosecutors said Tuesday. Paul Wright, 43, also was charged Monday with tampering with evidence, a felony that accuses him of using spray paint to cover up damage to the vehicle he was driving May 15. The crash on County Road 565A killed Megan Hensley, who was walking on the dimly lit highway. Wright and his passenger, Deneen Rossa, 37, were headed to Rossa's home after a date in Clermont. Megan's mother, Rhonda Conard, said investigators told her Megan did not die instantly and might have lived if Wright had stopped to help her. Wright, a group adviser at Tampa Bay Academy, faces up to 30 years in prison.

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Anonymous · « **Reply #61 on:** November 17, 2009, 11:01:56 PM »

This article would not have been posted if the girl was not in the program. Walking on a dimly lit highway is not smart. This is common sense people!

Ursus · « **Reply #62 on:** November 18, 2009, 12:24:26 AM »

Quote from: "This is common sense people"

This article would not have been posted if the girl was not in the program. Walking on a dimly lit highway is not smart. This is common sense people!

As far as I have been able to determine, the girl was not in a program. I posted the article because the perp -- of a hit and run -- was a Tampa Bay Academy group counselor.

Perhaps your "common sense" precluded you from actually reading that ~160-word article.

Anonymous · « **Reply #63 on:** November 18, 2009, 06:19:24 PM »

Get a load of this place. It looks like they're selling time share vacations.
http://www.tampabay-academy.com/

Anonymous · « **Reply #64 on:** November 18, 2009, 07:43:41 PM »

As far as I have been able to determine, the girl was not in a program. I posted the article because the perp -- of a hit and run -- was a Tampa Bay Academy group counselor.

Perhaps your "common sense" precluded you from actually reading that ~160-word article.

The "gulag counselor (fornits lingo for program staff)" is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. We still don't know all the facts about the incident.

Ursus · « **Reply #65 on:** November 18, 2009, 08:34:25 PM »

Quote from: "Guest"

Quote from: "Ursus"
Quote from: "This is common sense people"
This article would not have been posted if the girl was not in the program. Walking on a dimly lit highway is not smart. This is common sense people!
As far as I have been able to determine, the girl was not in a program. I posted the article because the perp -- of a hit and run -- was a Tampa Bay Academy group counselor.

Perhaps your "common sense" precluded you from actually reading that ~160-word article.
The "gulag counselor (fornits lingo for program staff)" is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. We still don't know all the facts about the incident.

The correct term would be "presumed innocent until proven guilty"... There is nothing that could happen in that courtroom, if it gets to that, which would make him any more or any less guilty than he already is.

But ... I get what you're saying. Let's have some more news!! :seg:

Ursus · « **Reply #66 on:** November 18, 2009, 08:52:08 PM »

Let's start when her body was found by the roadside ... the next morning.

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cfnews13.com
Teen's Body Found On Side Of Clermont Road
Saturday, May 17, 2008 12:02:09 AM

Megan Hensley

CLERMONT -- In Lake County, the body of a teenage girl was found alongside a road in Clermont Friday morning.

The Florida Highway Patrol said Megan Hensley, 14, was the victim of a hit-and-run.

Hensley's body was found on County Road 565A and Battleground Lake Road.

Investigators said Hensley was walking along the road around 3 a.m. while her mother and sister were looking for her.

"About 7 o'clock last night, we got into an argument and she said she was going for a walk and she'd be back, and she didn't come home, and we went to look for her last night and we couldn't find her," said Alex Moore, the victim's sister.

According to officials, Hensley had been hit from behind and her body was propelled forward into a telephone pole.

They added that the girl could have been saved because Hensley did not die instantly.

Someone driving by found Hensley's body at 6 a.m.

Because the road is usually traveled by local people, Trooper Kim Miller said it was likely the driver lived in the area.

Troopers are looking for a black or dark gray 2007 Nissan Xterra. They were able to identify the vehicle from paint chips at the scene.

Troopers believe there may be some damage on that car.

© 2009, Central Florida News 13, LLC.

Anonymous · « **Reply #67 on:** November 18, 2009, 08:53:06 PM »

Quote

But ... I get what you're saying. Let's have some more news!!

You have a great writing skills. :roflmao:

Anonymous · « **Reply #68 on:** November 18, 2009, 09:31:28 PM »

The program staff did the right thing when he drove away. I would have done the same thing.

Ursus · « **Reply #69 on:** November 18, 2009, 10:21:23 PM »

cfnews13.com
FHP: Possible Vehicle In Clermont Hit And Run Found
Sunday, May 18, 2008 4:01:41 PM

CLERMONT -- Florida Highway Patrol Troopers said they may have a break in the case of a hit and run that took the life of Megan Hensley, 14.

Troopers said they have a person of interest and have taken possession of a black 2006 Nissan Xterra.

Troopers said the vehicle has front end damage on the right side, which is consistent with the profile of the vehicle they are looking for.

They are questioning someone, but have not made an arrest.

Deputies believe someone driving the vehicle hit Hensley on County Road 565A and Battleground Lake Road Friday morning and then drove off.

Investigators said Hensley may have survived had the person stopped and called for help.

Troopers are not releasing where the vehicle was found or who it belonged to.

The vehicle has been taken to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement lab for processing.

Friends, family and loved ones were expected to gather Sunday night for a vigil to remember Megan Hensley. The vigil was scheduled to be held at 7 p.m.

© 2009, Central Florida News 13, LLC.

Anonymous · « **Reply #70 on:** November 18, 2009, 10:27:32 PM »

She could have jumped in front of the vehicle. Law enforcement officials should explore every possibility. Megan Hensley may have been depressed and jumped in front of the car.

Ursus · « **Reply #71 on:** November 18, 2009, 11:01:23 PM »

Quote from: "Guest"

She could have jumped in front of the vehicle. Law enforcement officials should explore every possibility. Megan Hensley may have been depressed and jumped in front of the car.

Hmmm. And this has exactly what to do with his leaving her to die by the side of the road?

Look, even if he was freaked out by the thought of getting a DUI, or because he had stuff in the car he shouldn't have, he could have called the accident in and said whatever on his cell phone. Not that I'm condoning this last action by any means, but jeeeezzz....

This guy is in D-E-N-I-A-L !

Three hours went by before someone found her. By then, it was too late.

Ursus · « **Reply #72 on:** November 18, 2009, 11:04:06 PM »

She was hit so hard that her body was thrown off the road into a telephone pole.

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cfnews13.com
Vigil Held For Hit-And-Run Victim
Monday, May 19, 2008 8:47:17 AM

Local Video News Coverage:[/b] Vigil Remembers Victim

CLERMONT -- Family and friends turned out to remember a 14-year-old who was killed by a hit-and-run driver.

More than 100 people turned out for a special vigil for Megan Hensley.

The vigil took place at the crash site off County Road 565A.

Rhonda Conrad, the victim's mother, told supporters she believed her daughter was watching over them.

“Thank you for your support and your blessings and your prayers and everything. My daughter would have really appreciated it. I'm sure she's looking down on us now and seeing everybody, knowing that she was loved by so many,” said Conard.

Florida Highway Patrol said no one has come forward to take responsibility for the crime.

However, investigators said they are talking to a person of interest who also owns a black Nissan Xterra that was recovered Saturday in Hillsborough County.

Calling hours for Hensley will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Becker Funeral Home in Clermont.

The funeral will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., also at Becker Funeral Home.

© 2009, Central Florida News 13, LLC.

Anonymous · « **Reply #73 on:** November 18, 2009, 11:45:53 PM »

A 14 year old walking along a dimly lit road at night doesn't make sense. I hope parents realize supervision of their child is important.

Ursus · « **Reply #74 on:** November 19, 2009, 11:26:39 AM »

The driver has still not come forward. Nor his passenger.

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cfnews13.com
Passenger In Hit-And-Run Sought, Will Not Face Charges
Friday, May 23, 2008 7:20:56 PM

CLERMONT -- Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they wanted to talk to a woman who may have been a passenger inside a car that hit and killed a Lake County girl Friday.

Megan Hensley, 14, died while walking along County Road 565A around 3 a.m. Friday.

Investigators said Hensley was hit, but the driver took off.

Troopers said they found the sport utility vehicle that likely hit the teen, but would not release the name of the owner.

Troopers wanted the possible passenger to come forward, and said she was not facing any charges.

Hensley's funeral was scheduled for Tuesday morning. A vigil was held Sunday night.

© 2009, Central Florida News 13, LLC.

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