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On March 2, 1998, [[Nicholaus Contreraz]] died from complications due to an infection. Among his symptoms were chronic urinary and fecal incontinence, for which staff would force him to eat meals on the toilet and sleep in his soiled underwear as punishment. The autopsy revealed Contreraz had died from [[empyema]] with a partial collapse of his left lung.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cart |first=Julie |date=1998-06-14 |title=A Puzzling Death at Boys Ranch |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-jun-14-me-59904-story.html |access-date=2024-06-07 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US |quote="The Pima County Medical Examiner, who handles autopsies for the smaller Pinal County, concluded Nick died of empyema, a buildup of fluid in the lining between his lungs and chest cavity. There were 2 1/2 quarts of pus in the lining of his chest, causing his left lung to partially collapse."}}</ref> He had also contracted strep and [[Staphylococcal infection|staph infections]] with [[pneumonia]] and [[Bronchitis|chronic bronchitis]], and the [[coroner]] also discovered 71 cuts and bruises.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Cart |first=Julie |title=5 Indicted in Death at Arizona Youth Ranch |date=October 2, 1998 |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-oct-02-mn-28543-story.html |access-date=2024-06-07 |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref> During the investigation by the [[Pinal County Sheriff's Office]], it was found that Nicholaus had been cleared for physical training activities by staff. The [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] opened an investigation into civil rights violations at the location on a broader scale.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1998-08-27 |title='Pattern of Abuse' Found in Arizona Youth Camp Probe |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-aug-27-mn-17082-story.html |access-date=2024-06-07 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref> The California Social Services Department investigation found widespread excessive use of [[physical restraint]] and hands-on confrontations by staff members.<ref>{{Cite news |agency=The Associated Press |date=1998-07-09 |title=Inquiry Finds Abuse At Correction Camp |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/07/09/us/inquiry-finds-abuse-at-correction-camp.html |access-date=2024-06-07 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> |
On March 2, 1998, [[Nicholaus Contreraz]] died from complications due to an infection. Among his symptoms were chronic urinary and fecal incontinence, for which staff would force him to eat meals on the toilet and sleep in his soiled underwear as punishment. The autopsy revealed Contreraz had died from [[empyema]] with a partial collapse of his left lung.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cart |first=Julie |date=1998-06-14 |title=A Puzzling Death at Boys Ranch |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-jun-14-me-59904-story.html |access-date=2024-06-07 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US |quote="The Pima County Medical Examiner, who handles autopsies for the smaller Pinal County, concluded Nick died of empyema, a buildup of fluid in the lining between his lungs and chest cavity. There were 2 1/2 quarts of pus in the lining of his chest, causing his left lung to partially collapse."}}</ref> He had also contracted strep and [[Staphylococcal infection|staph infections]] with [[pneumonia]] and [[Bronchitis|chronic bronchitis]], and the [[coroner]] also discovered 71 cuts and bruises.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Cart |first=Julie |title=5 Indicted in Death at Arizona Youth Ranch |date=October 2, 1998 |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-oct-02-mn-28543-story.html |access-date=2024-06-07 |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref> During the investigation by the [[Pinal County Sheriff's Office]], it was found that Nicholaus had been cleared for physical training activities by staff. The [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] opened an investigation into civil rights violations at the location on a broader scale.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1998-08-27 |title='Pattern of Abuse' Found in Arizona Youth Camp Probe |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-aug-27-mn-17082-story.html |access-date=2024-06-07 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref> The California Social Services Department investigation found widespread excessive use of [[physical restraint]] and hands-on confrontations by staff members.<ref>{{Cite news |agency=The Associated Press |date=1998-07-09 |title=Inquiry Finds Abuse At Correction Camp |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/07/09/us/inquiry-finds-abuse-at-correction-camp.html |access-date=2024-06-07 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> |
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=== Trails Carolina homicide investigation === |
=== Trails Carolina Homicide Investigation === |
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On the morning of February 3, 2024, a 12-year-old boy died after one night at Trails Carolina wilderness program. The Transylvania County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation in the death of the boy he had arrived at Trails Carolina on February 2, 2024 after being transported by two men from New York to Trails Carolina.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-09 |title=12-year-old died less than 24 hours after he arrived at North Carolina wilderness camp, officials say |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/12-year-old-died-less-24-hours-arrived-north-carolina-wilderness-camp-rcna138098 |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=NBC News |language=en}}</ref> On February 6, the investigators executed a search warrant on Trails Carolina. Trails Carolina refused to co-operate with the investigation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-08 |title=Boy's death at therapy program didn't appear natural, but sheriff says they're awaiting cause |url=https://apnews.com/article/trails-carolina-nature-therapy-program-death-6af1f036b361e1590322910ee8b66376 |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=AP News |language=en |quote="On Tuesday, investigators executed search warrants at the base camp where the boy was found and another location at Trails Carolina where other children from the cabin were moved after the boy’s death."}}</ref> on the February 13, 2024 [[North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services]] told Trails Carolina it was to stop new admissions during the investigation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-13 |title=North Carolina tells nature-based therapy program to stop admissions during probe of boy's death |url=https://apnews.com/article/trails-carolina-nature-therapy-program-death-768807126d83593735e1b843e0f12f08 |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref> Later on February 18, 2024. All children were removed from Trails Carolina.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-16 |title=Officials order all children removed from North Carolina wilderness camp where boy died |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/officials-order-children-removed-north-carolina-wilderness-camp-boy-di-rcna139230 |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=NBC News |language=en}}</ref> On May 17, 2024 the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services permanently revoked Trails Carolina's license. On June 25, 2024 the medical examiner's report was released. The cause of death was determined to be asphyxia, and it was ruled as a homicide.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-25 |title=Autopsy report rules 12-year-old's death at camp for troubled adolescents a homicide |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/death-12-year-old-nc-wilderness-camp-ruled-homicide-rcna158691 |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=NBC News |language=en}}</ref> |
On the morning of February 3, 2024, a 12-year-old boy died after one night at Trails Carolina wilderness program. The Transylvania County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation in the death of the boy he had arrived at Trails Carolina on February 2, 2024 after being transported by two men from New York to Trails Carolina.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-09 |title=12-year-old died less than 24 hours after he arrived at North Carolina wilderness camp, officials say |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/12-year-old-died-less-24-hours-arrived-north-carolina-wilderness-camp-rcna138098 |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=NBC News |language=en}}</ref> On February 6, the investigators executed a search warrant on Trails Carolina. Trails Carolina refused to co-operate with the investigation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-08 |title=Boy's death at therapy program didn't appear natural, but sheriff says they're awaiting cause |url=https://apnews.com/article/trails-carolina-nature-therapy-program-death-6af1f036b361e1590322910ee8b66376 |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=AP News |language=en |quote="On Tuesday, investigators executed search warrants at the base camp where the boy was found and another location at Trails Carolina where other children from the cabin were moved after the boy’s death."}}</ref> on the February 13, 2024 [[North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services]] told Trails Carolina it was to stop new admissions during the investigation.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-13 |title=North Carolina tells nature-based therapy program to stop admissions during probe of boy's death |url=https://apnews.com/article/trails-carolina-nature-therapy-program-death-768807126d83593735e1b843e0f12f08 |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref> Later on February 18, 2024. All children were removed from Trails Carolina.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-16 |title=Officials order all children removed from North Carolina wilderness camp where boy died |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/officials-order-children-removed-north-carolina-wilderness-camp-boy-di-rcna139230 |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=NBC News |language=en}}</ref> On May 17, 2024 the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services permanently revoked Trails Carolina's license. On June 25, 2024 the medical examiner's report was released. The cause of death was determined to be asphyxia, and it was ruled as a homicide.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-25 |title=Autopsy report rules 12-year-old's death at camp for troubled adolescents a homicide |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/death-12-year-old-nc-wilderness-camp-ruled-homicide-rcna158691 |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=NBC News |language=en}}</ref> |
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=== North Carolina investigation into Asheville Academy === |
=== North Carolina Investigation into Asheville Academy === |
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On May 8, 2025, a thirteen-year-old killed herself at the school. In response, the state ordered on May 27, 2025 that Asheville Academy owned by Family Help & Wellness must stop new admission to the school.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-06-03 |title=Residential treatment school closes in North Carolina after deaths of 2 girls |url=https://apnews.com/article/therapy-school-closes-north-carolina-asheville-academy-9854c3ca7cda11cc06f05d9fccef4112 |access-date=2025-06-05 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref> On May 29, 2025, a second death occurred.<ref name=":6" /> On May 31, 2025, Asheville Academy released all of its students.<ref name=":6" /> |
On May 8, 2025, a thirteen-year-old killed herself at the school. In response, the state ordered on May 27, 2025 that Asheville Academy owned by Family Help & Wellness must stop new admission to the school.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=2025-06-03 |title=Residential treatment school closes in North Carolina after deaths of 2 girls |url=https://apnews.com/article/therapy-school-closes-north-carolina-asheville-academy-9854c3ca7cda11cc06f05d9fccef4112 |access-date=2025-06-05 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref> On May 29, 2025, a second death occurred.<ref name=":6" /> On May 31, 2025, Asheville Academy released all of its students.<ref name=":6" /> |
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