How Could You? Hall of Shame-Bianca Krakofsky UPDATED

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From Breckenridge, Colorado, foster mother Bianca Krakofsky, “has been charged with child abuse negligence in connection with the near drowning of an unsupervised child at a hot tub at the Grand Lodge in Breckenridge.”

“Bianca Krakofsky is scheduled to appear in Summit County Court on Wednesday, according to the Summit Daily.

5-year-old Jayden Huller was in Krakofsky’s foster care in October when the child was found unconscious in a hot tub.

Huller was in a coma in serious condition after the incident.

District Attorney Bruce Brown says adults are responsible for children in their care.

An attorney for Krakofsky did not return a phone call Tuesday seeking comment.

KKTV spoke with Jayden’s mother in October. She said he had so much brain damage that if he comes out of the coma he likely will never be able to walk again.”
Foster mom charged in near drowning of unsupervised child in a hot tub in Breckenridge[The Denver Channel 1/28/14]

“The child, age 5, was in Krakofsky’s foster care on Oct. 5, 2013, when at approximately 4:15 p.m. the child was found unresponsive in a hot tub, according to a district attorney’s office news release. First responders attempted to revive the child before he was flown to a Denver hospital.

The charge comes after a lengthy investigation by the Breckenridge Police Department, which was conducted in consultation with the district attorney’s office. If convicted, Krakofsky could be sentenced to prison, the release stated.

“No matter which way you look at it, this was a tragedy,” said 5th Judicial District Attorney Bruce Brown in the release. “However, actions have consequences, and sometimes a person’s inaction has consequences too.

“Part of the message of this prosecution is to serve as a warning to the public that the vulnerable young deserve our attention all the time because we, as adults, are their protectors.”

Brown also stressed parents and guardians take the time to review safety measures and precautions when children are around water:

• Always supervise children near water in a pool, tub, bucket or ocean. It only takes inches of water to drown a small child;

• Designate a “Water Watcher” to maintain constant watch over children in the pool during gatherings;

• Always wear a life jacket in open water;

• Always swim with a buddy;

• Keep a phone at poolside so that you never have to leave the pool to answer the phone and can call for help if needed;

• Learn CPR and rescue breathing;

• Keep a life-saving ring, shepherd’s hook and CPR instructions mounted at poolside or make sure you know where such instructions are posted;

• Empty water in buckets or wading pools after use;

• If a child is missing, always check the pool first because seconds count;

• Remove toys from in and around the pool when not in use.”

Charges filed in near drowning at Breckenridge’s Grand Lodge [Summit Daily 1/27/14]

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“Bianca Krakofsky, a Colorado Springs woman charged with child abuse, was scheduled to appear Monday, March 10 in Summit County District Court, but her hearing was continued.

Krakofsky’s attorney, Shay Whitaker of Aurora, appeared on the defendant’s behalf by telephone. During the hearing Whitaker requested the next appearance be set some time in May because Krakofsky had enrolled in an unspecified six- to eight-week program.

Fifth Judicial District Judge Karen Romeo granted the request, setting Krakofsky’s next court date for 2 p.m. May 8.

Krakofsky is charged with one count of child abuse-negligence causing serious bodily injury, a Class 4 felony, for allegedly leaving a 5-year-old child unsupervised in October 2013 in a hot tub at the Grand Lodge in Breckenridge. The child was in Krakofsky’s foster care at the time and nearly drowned, according to court records.

The incident occurred at about 4:15 p.m. Oct. 5, 2013, according to a district attorney’s office news release. First responders attempted to revive the child before he was flown to a Denver hospital.

The charge against Krakofsky comes after a lengthy investigation by Breckenridge police and the district attorney’s office. If convicted, Krakofsky could be sentenced to prison, a news release stated.

Deputy district attorneys John Franks and Mark Franklin are prosecuting Krakofsky.”

Breckenridge near-drowning case continued to May[Vail Daily 4/2/14 by Joe Moylan]

Update 2:”Bianca Krakofsky, the suspect in the near drowning of a child case in Breckenridge, was scheduled for sentencing Monday, July 28, but district judge Karen Romeo delayed handing down a punishment after taking issue with the defendant’s plea.

Krakofsky, of Colorado Springs, appeared in Summit County District Court with her attorney Shay Whitaker, of Aurora. Whitaker told the court her client was prepared to enter a plea of no contest to felony child abuse in exchange for a two-year deferred judgment and supervised probation.

“We have to talk a little bit about the no contest plea because it puts the court in a difficult position to sentence someone who says they are not guilty of an offense,” Romeo said. “I’ve gone down that road once before and I will not do it again.”

Rick Levinson, a Colorado Springs attorney who said he represents the interests of the alleged victim in the case, also raised questions about the deal, saying a deferred judgment was unjust to his 5-year-old client who has been “incapacitated” and confined to a bed since almost drowning in October 2013 in a hot tub at the Grand Lodge in Breckenridge. The victim was in Krakofsky’s foster care at the time of the incident and had allegedly been left unsupervised in the hot tub.

After hearing the objection, Romeo asked to meet with Levinson, Whitaker and deputy district attorney Rusty Prindle to discuss the plea deal in greater detail in judge’s chambers. About 45 minutes later Romeo said she could not sentence Krakofsky without taking more time to think about the plea bargain arrangement.

“I would be remiss if I moved forward today and didn’t give this some consideration,” Romeo said. “I need more time to digest what I have been told.”

Romeo rescheduled the disposition hearing for 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21.”

Breckenridge near-drowning case delayed for court to consider ‘no contest’ plea[Summit Daily 7/28/14 by Joe Moylan]

Update 3:“A Springs woman pleaded “no contest” to charges of child abuse after a 5-year-old under her care got into a hot tub unsupervised and nearly drowned.

Jayden Huller was found facedown in a hot tub at the Grand Lodge in Breckenridge last October while his foster family was there on vacation. He was comatose after the accident; family members told 11 News in February that the little boy suffered brain damage. An attorney said Thursday that Jayden remains “incapacitated” and bed-ridden.

Jayden’s foster mom, Bianca Krakofsky, was sentenced Thursday to 120 hours of community service and given a two-year deferred judgment with supervised probation.

The foster agency told 11 News it was a tragic accident.

“They were getting out of the pool, Mom checked to make sure everyone got out of the pool. They were heading to the picnic table to eat sandwiches. Suddenly, in the blink of an eye, Jayden was missing,” Director of Hope and Home Ross White said.

Authorities said Jayden’s brother was the one who found him.

At the time of the near-drowning, the Krakofskys were planning to adopt Jayden and his brother, who were reportedly in foster care because of problems their biological parents had in the past. It’s not clear who currently has custody of Jayden.”

Woman Pleads No Contest To Child Abuse Charges After Foster Son Nearly Drowns In Hot Tub[KKTV 8/23/14]