How Could You? Hall of Shame-Thomas Gillett Spio

This will be an archive of heinous actions by those involved in child welfare, foster care and adoption. We forewarn you that these are deeply disturbing stories that may involve sex abuse, murder, kidnapping and other horrendous actions.

From Clayton, New Jersey, a direct support professional ,Thomas Gillett Spio,35, “has been charged with sexually assaulting a 17-year-old female resident of a group home in Clayton, operated by the New Jersey Mentor Program, for youth with “complex medical and behavioral challenges,” according to police.”

He “was arrested by the Clayton Police Department on Thursday [June 26, 2014]. Police said Gillett-Spio was a direct support professional at the home and had “supervisory or disciplinary power over the victim,”  according to the criminal complaint.

He is charged with second-degree sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Authorities allege the incident happened on June 10.  He is being held in default of $50,000 bail. The New Jersey State Police assisted in the investigation.”

Franklinville man accused of sexually assaulting teen at group home[NJ.com 6/27/14 by Jessica Beym]

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