A Kentucky boy died by suffocating at a children’s treatment and foster care facility in July and the manner of death was a homicide, the coroner ruled.
A 7-year-old Kentucky boy died by suffocating at a children’s treatment and foster care facility in July and the manner of death was a homicide, the coroner has ruled.
The death sparked outrage among his family, prompted investigations at the local and state level, and led to the firing of two staffers at the facility.Ja'Ceon’s mother, Dominique Terry, said that when she learned of her son's death, she knew there was more to the story and the release of the autopsy only confirmed her suspicions., noting she believes he was strangled.
“We are completely devastated by the unspeakable loss of a child in our care, Ja’Ceon Terry,” the statement said. “He should not have died on our watch. As protectors of Kentucky’s most vulnerable children, we are dedicated to making sure it never happens again.” An investigation is also underway by Kentucky's Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which is responsible for children in the foster care system.
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