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Homicide charges in death of child at
youth Program July 15,
2008
The Montrose District Attorney's
office said today, the 7th Judicial District Grand Jury finished its
investigation into the death of 15 year old Caleb Jensen. Child
abuse and homicide charges have now been filed in the case.
The incident happened May 2, 2007
while Caleb was attending the Alternative Youth Adventures program.
Colorado authorities say Caleb died from a staph infection -- and
that camp personnel observed signs of the infection but neglected to
properly care for it. The company's license was suspended at the
time.
As a result of the Grand Jury
investigation, numerous charges have been files in Caleb's death
including:
Community Education Centers, Inc.
indicted for the crimes of Criminally Negligent Homicide, and child
abuse resulting in death.
Alternative Youth Adventures Inc
has been indicted for the crimes of Criminally Negligent Homicide,
and child abuse resulting in death.
Dr. Keith Hooker has been indicted
for the crimes of Criminally Negligent Homicide, and child abuse
resulting in death.
Mr. James Omer has been indicted
for the crimes of Criminally Negligent Homicide, and child abuse
resulting in death.
Mr. Ben askins has been indicted
for the crimes of Manslaughter, and child abuse resulting in death.
The DA's office says possible
penalties for these crimes range from one to 12 years in the
Department of Corrections, plus parole with possible fines up to
$750,000.
The scheduled first appearance for
these individuals is August 25th in Montrose District Court.
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