How Could You? Hall of Shame-Steven D.Thompson case-Child Death

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 Smithton, Missouri, “a 17-year-old boy has drowned in a swimming pool at a Missouri group home located in the 300 block of East Smith Street in Smithton” on September 4, 2016.[Why is there a swimming pool at a group home?]

“The Sedalia Democrat reports that the Pettis County Sheriff’s Office says Steven Thompson died Saturday at the home in Smithton. Toxicology results are pending, but no foul play is suspected in the teen’s death.

A group home official declined to discuss what happened with The Associated Press.”

17-year-old boy drowns at Missouri group home [Fox 2 Now 9/8/17 by AP]

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