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| Youth's Death at Boot Camp Called Suicide |
| By Houston Chronicle |
| Published: 09/16/2002 |
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A juvenile sent to a military-style correctional boot camp in Eagle Lake died August 31 from what officials there said was a 'clear case of suicide.' The administrator of the Colorado County Juvenile Facility confirmed the death but declined to identify the youth or provide any additional information about the case. 'Right now we're conducting an internal investigation,' said Jason MacIntyre. Police in Eagle Lake were contacted after the young man's death and are conducting an investigation, he said. 'It's a very sad situation,' MacIntyre said. 'We feel very sad for the family right now.' The Colorado County facility, operated by the Sarasota, Fla.-based Youth Services International, is part of a growing trend of private correctional centers. According to the company's web site, the medium-security center serves 13 counties. Males and females from 13 to 18, most repeat offenders, usually spend between nine months and one year there. The center also operates a detention program lasting up to three months for males, ages 10 to 17, waiting for final disposition of court cases. |
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