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The Troubled Teen Industry / Death due to Restraint at Star Ranch RTC- Ingram, Tx
« on: February 20, 2006, 10:48:00 AM »
:???: This makes me sick.  I know Cedrick Humphrey.  He was a Residential Coordinator at the Ranch.  This is truely a sickening story.  I can't believe it.  Whats worse is that there is nothing that anyone can do.  I am going to get a copy of the investigation and I will report back with what it says.  Keep checking this site for information.  I am truely concerned about how something like this could happen and they just let him and the Ranch walk away with no charges.

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Death due to Restraint at Star Ranch RTC- Ingram, Tx
« on: January 09, 2006, 03:48:00 PM »
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On 2006-01-08 07:53:00, justamomintx wrote:

"I would be very interested in copies of your information.  I would like to help.
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justamomintx, thank you for your interest.  I really appreciate it.  Do you live near the Hill Country and how can you help?  I remember you said that your son was there in a summer camp.  Not sure if you would have the same paperwork that we had but my son was there in the RTC for three months.  Did you have any papterwork on restraints and the techniques they uses?  I am really interest in your input on the information that you got.

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Death due to Restraint at Star Ranch RTC- Ingram, Tx
« on: January 06, 2006, 05:56:00 PM »
I do not think that someone conspired to kill Mikey.  Actually, I don't think that anyone on this thread thinks that.  I am not sure if any of you have read my earlier posts, but I want to let you all know that I have personal experience with The Star Ranch and their staff.  My son was in the RTC program last year.  When we heard on the news stations about Mikey Garcia's death, we had no intentions of him finding out.  He is doing so well since we took him off of all of his meds that I was concerned about a set back.  A little boy should never hear about something that horrible.  Regardless, he was up late one night an they showed it on the late news and he found out.  Since that time he has told us alot of unfortunate things that we were never ready to hear.  However, we have tried to talk to the investigator handling this and she is just simply not interested.  We have started other balls rolling and I will not let my son's voice go unheard.  Star Ranch is infact a very bad place.  One childs death is the same as 10.  I know that not everyone will agree, however, that is my opinion and I stand firmly on it.
I also wanted to share something with all of you.  They have not released the "staffers" name, But in a recent interview with KSAT 12 news in San Antonio, Rand Southard (co-owner) of the Ranch emphatically denied what my son was claiming and said that they do not practice this type of restraint and never did.  HE LIED.  I went through my son's records and they clearly state the type of restraints they do practice and the do infact list on his Master Treatment Plan a prone restraint, which is what my son experienced.  Yes that is right, face down with their knee in his back.  I just wished my son had told me back then that they were doing that.  Mr. Southard also stated "this staff member was well trained, he/she  has been in our employ for the last 7 years."  So please don't assume that this person had no experience.  They had 7 years of it.  I also found on the front cover of the Master Treatment Plan a list of all of the names of the employees at the Star Ranch during my sons 3 months there.  Anyone care to see a copy?  I will be more than happy to share it with you, but I only want poeple that are willing to help.  How do we know hwo has been there for 7 years. I think the media should expose their name just like they exposed Mikeys.  The public needs to know.  They keep saying that it is under investigation......when it is concluded they will present it to the grand jury.  I would bet that they will never let us know when it is being presented.  Any suggestions?  Let me know and I am more than willing to give anyone this information if they are able to help.

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Death due to Restraint at Star Ranch RTC- Ingram, Tx
« on: January 05, 2006, 11:48:00 AM »
Thank you so much for your help.  Unfortunately, I have been down that road.  We have had media coverage in the San Antonio area.  The Express News (newspaper) and all of the stations have covered the death.  However they only covered it when the child was killed.  It was a "hot topic" at the time.  I have talked to the investigator on this case and she will not release any information.  The case is under investigation and they will not release the "staffers" name.  All that I have found out is that he has worked for the Star Ranch for the last 7 years.  I have talked with the District Attorneys office and they will not tell me when this case is going to be presented to the grand jury.  It is just not right that the name of the adult is not released.  I know that he/she has not been arrested yet.  I have gotten copies of the court records from the district clerks office and a copy of the autopsy report.  Why is it that they are able to release the name of the child that is dead, but not the adult responsible.  I do have the support of the media, and they are very interested, however, they  have not been able to access a name either.  Again, I appreciate your post, but I was wondering if you had any other thoughts.  There has to be a way that this information is public.  I am not familiar enough with the law to know.  What I do know is that there is a dead child and the cause of death is clear.  I will look forward to hearing from you.  Is there a way that I could talk with you.  I am really not a suspicious person, however, I am sure that one of the people posting to this thread is from the ranch.  Again, thank you for your interest.

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Death due to Restraint at Star Ranch RTC- Ingram, Tx
« on: January 04, 2006, 07:22:00 PM »
I have not been online for a few days so I must say that it was nice to see so many posts added to this thread since I last checked.

Licensing handles the investigation.  All RTC's are investigated by licensing. What most people don't realise is that most children in RTC's are placed by CPS.  CPS and Licensing are both under the direction of TDFPS.  That is the biggest concren that I have.  There is no unbias investigation into Mikey's death.  I live here in the Hill Country and am very aware of the law enforcement in this area. I do not believe that our DA will "really" try to get a true bill on this case.  He hates a good fight.  He really hates the media and will avoid it at all costs.  

Is there anyone out there that lives in the Texas Hill Country and can contact me. Does anyone know any more about this investigation.  Does anyone know the name of the "staffer" that did this.  We all need to work together to ensure that the media does not let this case die down.  How many more have to die before the law makers will listen and change the laws to protect them.  I am thinking about holding a candle light vigil for Mikey the night before the Grand Jury meets.  The next meeting in Kerr county on on the 9th.  No body will tell me if this case is being presented.  How do I find out.  The district attorney's office will not talk.  The sheriffs office will not tell me and the district clerks office claims they have no idea.  So who the hell knows.  

I am looking for help.  Somebody out there knows the ins and outs of how something like this works.  PLEASE HELP!  post to this board and I will continue to check daily.

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Death due to Restraint at Star Ranch RTC- Ingram, Tx
« on: December 29, 2005, 06:00:00 PM »
Actually, this whole thread has been about Star Ranch and the unfortunate death of a young man who was killed while in a restraint hold.  Please stick to the topic.....

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Death due to Restraint at Star Ranch RTC- Ingram, Tx
« on: December 27, 2005, 08:21:00 PM »
Justamom,
I was so glad to read your post today.  I wish that more people would at least attempt to see the truth behind this whole mess.  I hope that you will start asking question, demand answers, and insist that the laws change.  We will never be able to demand more transparancy with CPS, Foster Care Children, "Psyco" Psycs, and Rtc's abuse of children without numbers of voters bonding together.  I encourage you to explore the truth and then I challenge you to take action.

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Death due to Restraint at Star Ranch RTC- Ingram, Tx
« on: December 22, 2005, 11:39:00 PM »
I am very unclear about your need to protect this situation.  I obviously disagree with you.  the law has never protected these children.  In fact the laws that are in place right now disregard them.  I hope you are able to lay your head on your pillow at night and know that you are doing all that you can to help these helpless children....i know that I have not slept a night since I learned about Mikey.  sweet dreams

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Death due to Restraint at Star Ranch RTC- Ingram, Tx
« on: December 22, 2005, 11:26:00 PM »
sorry... you lost me there.  are you suggesting that my phone callis not giving them the space that they need?  I am only asking that they do a complete investigation.

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Death due to Restraint at Star Ranch RTC- Ingram, Tx
« on: December 22, 2005, 11:16:00 PM »
Well, I would love to think that your theory would work with the facts leading to a true investigation, but I have tried to get the investigator to talk to my son about his experiences when he was at the Star Ranch and they are just not interested.  I contacted an officer Twiss by phone and she did not really want to talk to him. My son can show them how they restrain and he can tell them who did it to him.  Why not talk to him?  I do not have any faith that this is a true investigation, nor do i think that they will get a true bill.  Are you from the Hill Country?

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Death due to Restraint at Star Ranch RTC- Ingram, Tx
« on: December 22, 2005, 10:35:00 PM »
Anonymous... What association do you have with the Star Ranch?  I am wondering why you are so protective of the facility.  I am not as you say throwing gas onto a fire.  I am however, going to continue to expose the cruelty that i know the children go through in RTC's.  You are assuming that I am prejudging all of the staff at the Star Ranch.  I am not.  I am however judging the facts.  The child died from the results of a restraint.  If the basket hold was infact performed, as you and the "ranch" have reported, then why is he dead.  The truth of the matter is that there is no safe restraint for a child.  So what happen if the "investigation" is concluded and they rule his death and accident?  How many "accidents" will it take before somebody listens.  Anonymous...How would you suggest that this horrible situation be handled?  Should the grand jury not "true bill" this?  Should we all just move on?  You tell me...

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Death due to Restraint at Star Ranch RTC- Ingram, Tx
« on: December 22, 2005, 08:19:00 PM »
ALRIGHT ANONYMOUS.... YOU GUESSED IT.  I HAVE AN AGENDA AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO SPELL IT OUT FOR YOU.  I OBTAINED THIS INFORMATION AT THE DISTRICT CLERKS OFFICE IN KERR COUNTY COURTHOUSE.  IT WAS VERY EASY TO GET.  THEY ARE ALL OPEN RECORDS.  MY AGENDA IS TO SHUT DOWN ALL TREATMENT FACILITIES THAT USE DRUGS TO TREAT CHILDREN.  I WANT EVERY PERSON ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE ABUSE AND HARM THAT THESE CHILDREN GO THROUGH.  I AM NOT SURE IF THAT NEEDS TO BE MADE ANY CLEARER... JUST LET ME KNOW AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO CLARIFY.  AS FOR THE GROUP OUT OF AUSTIN THAT YOU WERE REFERING TO... SO WHAT IF THEY ARE AN ANTI PSYC ORGANIZATION.  I WISH THERE WERE MORE OF THEM AROUND.  MAYBE MIKEY WOULD STILL BE HERE.  AND NO.... I DO NOT THINK THAT ANYBODY WOKE UP IN THE MORNING PLANNING ON KILLING A CHILD.  THAT MY NEW FOUND FRIEND WOULD BE MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE.  THIS WAS INFACT, NEGLEGENT HOMICIDE.

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Death due to Restraint at Star Ranch RTC- Ingram, Tx
« on: December 22, 2005, 08:19:00 PM »
ALRIGHT ANONYMOUS.... YOU GUESSED IT.  I HAVE AN AGENDA AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO SPELL IT OUT FOR YOU.  I OBTAINED THIS INFORMATION AT THE DISTRICT CLERKS OFFICE IN KERR COUNTY COURTHOUSE.  IT WAS VERY EASY TO GET.  THEY ARE ALL OPEN RECORDS.  MY AGENDA IS TO SHUT DOWN ALL TREATMENT FACILITIES THAT USE DRUGS TO TREAT CHILDREN.  I WANT EVERY PERSON ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE ABUSE AND HARM THAT THESE CHILDREN GO THROUGH.  I AM NOT SURE IF THAT NEEDS TO BE MADE ANY CLEARER... JUST LET ME KNOW AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO CLARIFY.  AS FOR THE GROUP OUT OF AUSTIN THAT YOU WERE REFERING TO... SO WHAT IF THEY ARE AN ANTI PSYC ORGANIZATION.  I WISH THERE WERE MORE OF THEM AROUND.  MAYBE MIKEY WOULD STILL BE HERE.  AND NO.... I DO NOT THINK THAT ANYBODY WOKE UP IN THE MORNING PLANNING ON KILLING A CHILD.  THAT MY NEW FOUND FRIEND WOULD BE MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE.  THIS WAS INFACT, NEGLEGENT HOMICIDE.

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Death due to Restraint at Star Ranch RTC- Ingram, Tx
« on: December 22, 2005, 07:28:00 PM »
I AM SURE THAT THERE ARE ALOT OF PEOPLE  THAT WORK FOR AND EVEN THOSE THAT ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE STAR RANCH THAT ARE FEELING VERY PROTECTIVE OF THEIR REPUTATION AS WELL AS THE CHILDREN THAT ARE STILL THERE....HOWEVER, THE TRUTH IS VERY CLEAR.  THERE IS A DEAD CHILD. HE WAS NOT ABLE TO BREATH. HE WAS FRIGHTENED. HE WAS ON RISPERDAL, ZOLOFT, LITHIUM, IMIPRAMINE AND DEPAKOTE.  HE WAS A CONFUSED LITTLE BOY. HE DID NOT WANT TO BE SEPERATED FROM HIS OLDER BROTHER AND HE CLEARLY SAID TO THE COURTS THAT HE DID NOT WANT TO BE ADOPTED.  BUT HEY, LETS ALL FEEL SORRY FOR THE MYSTERY STAFF MEMBER THAT FELT LIKE HE WAS GOING TO TEACH THIS YOUNG MAN A THING OR TWO.  THERE IS NO JUSTIFICATION FOR SUCH AN ACT OF CRUELTY.  UNFORTUNATELY, THE MURDERER WILL BE THE ONLY ONE HELD ACCOUNTABLE.  WHERE WAS HIS AD LITEM, MR. GREGORY RICHARDS (280 THOMPSON DRIVE SUITE B BOERNE, TX  78006)?  HE WAS PAID BY THE COURTS TO REPRESENT THIS CHILD IN COURT.  HE WAS SUPPOSE TO TELL THE COURTS IN THEIR LAST HEARING THAT MIKEY DID NOT WANT TO BE SEPERATED FROM HIS BROTHER.  HE WAS MIKEYS ONLY VOICE IN THE COURT ROOM.  WHERE WAS THE CASA REPRESENTATIVE (MARY JANE MCEWEN  P.O. BOX 290965 KERRVILLE, TX  78029)?  WHEN WAS HER LAST VISIT TO CHECK ON MIKEY?  HOW MANY TIMES HAD SHE MET HIM.  I WONDER IF ANYBODY EVER REALLY SAT DOWN (BESIDES A COUNSELOR OR PSYC. PAID BY MEDICAID) AND ASKED MIKEY WHAT HE LIKED TO DO?  WHAT IS HIS FAVORITE NFL TEAM?  DOES HE HAVE A CRUSH ON ANY GIRLS?  WHAT IS HIS FAVORITE COLOR?  OR JUST SIMPLY SAY TO HIM WITH A HUG "EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT".  
YES, ANONYMOUS....THIS WAS A MURDER.

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Death due to Restraint at Star Ranch RTC- Ingram, Tx
« on: December 22, 2005, 11:53:00 AM »
HAVE YOU SEEN ANY INFORMATION RELEASED ON THE "STAFFER" THAT DID THIS?  THE NEWS SAID THAT HE WAS AN EMPLOYEE OF 7 YEARS WITH THEM.  NOBODY IS WILLING TO RELEASE THE NAME.  IF THERE IS A POLICE REPORT IS THAT NOT PUBLIC INFORMATION?  SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT..... AND JUST THINK, THE OWNERS OF THE RANCH ARE ALL OVER THE TV STATING THAT THEY ARE SUPPORTING THE "STAFFER" THAT DID THIS... GREAT PLACE!

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