Last evening, the Tribune posted an update to the Curtis Collman III death investigation that outlined the events as shared by law enforcement. In summary, it’s the account of how the 8 year-old could likely be alive today if only his father had taken him directly to the hospital in the early morning hours on that day (especially before 10:00 AM when he called a female friend rather than 911).
I wonder why the paternal grandparents didn’t call 911 immediately upon the arrival of the sick child to their home — it appears they waited around 45 minutes? Until the point he stopped breathing? Every grandparent on the planet is probably questioning that and hoping that the delay was simply because they didn’t have earlier access to the child.
If found guilty of his actions as provided within the Tribune article, I hope Mr. Collman spends the rest of his lifetime locked up. If the account is accurate, his personal freedom (not going back to jail) was placed in higher regard than the life of his 8 year-old son that depended upon him.
And probably because I watch too much Investigation Discovery, I find it outrageous that bail set for someone with the charges outlined is exactly the same as another charged only with possession of a syringe.
My best guess is things may change when the toxicology results are back, but in the meantime wouldn’t you think bail should be set extraordinarily high? If dude would let his son suffer and perish as to not go back to jail, what lengths would he go to in order to avoid prosecution?
I awoke this morning to the Tribune’s article stating that the neglect charge is punishable by 20 to 40 years in prison upon conviction and the father also faces charges of pointing a firearm and possession of methamphetamine.
Monday 6/25/18: Today, there was a little feller reported missing in my city. The Seymour Police Department alerted the public via Facebook and the post was shared a bajillion times. Even my friends in Nova Scotia shared my share. The child was located. (YAY!)
Last week, an 8 year-old boy died in the Ville (Tribune article). He was in Colette’s class when she attended Crothersville and I personally know his grandmother and great aunt but not the parents. Even before the father was jailed later that day for failing to register as a sex offender, rumors were flying around regarding the child’s cause of death.
Of course, rumors are incredibly painful to an already devastated family. 🙁
I think it’s human nature to have compassion for children. This same compassion is what fueled so many to share the post about the missing boy! And it’s hard not to speculate what might’ve happened when anyone — especially a child — unexpectedly dies. I’m guilty of that myself and you probably are too. “I wonder what could’ve happened?” That’s different than spreading rumors and blaming someone before facts and determinations have been made.
Sadly, when family members ask people to ‘please respect the privacy of the family‘ on social media, it sparks even more rumors (in my opinion). The people who will be respectful don’t need to be reminded — and those who won’t be respectful will not be deterred by a request.
Because charges have now been filed — and a news release will be held at noon today — some rumors will be verified and others dispelled. But no matter the outcome of future legal proceedings, a little boy is gone forever and it’s so very sad…
It’s 32 degrees. It’s not even November yet, and it’s 32 degrees! Of course, the weather decided to turn chilly on moving weekend. At least it didn’t rain — the WHOLE weekend, anyway.
The crew showed up today to finish putting a new coat of paint on the exterior of the little house in the Ville. We have a firm offer and should know something in a day or two. We hadn’t even listed yet and had someone look. She fell in love with the house and I really hope it works for her.
Seems strange to see a room that was always full of furniture and people empty…
We should be finished moving everything by November 1 — right on schedule. Take THAT chilly, rainy October!
Catching a view while sitting on the steps at the house in the Ville — the place where all posts tagged as “Small Town Viewpoint” originated — will soon be a memory. The house where I raised my son and spent countless hours basking in the sun on a raft in the pool (and even more hours on a lawnmower) will be ready to put on the market within about a week. Yes, I’m feeling sentimental.
I’m not going to lie… I’ll miss this place. Most of all, I hope some really cool family buys it so they can make their own memories here.
Time capsule Tuesday, you guys — and I almost missed it! I was too busy waiting for Crothersville’s election results, and although they weren’t as I expected or necessarily wanted 100%, I think all-in-all it’s not too bad. Ardell will certainly be missed (thanks for all you’ve done for Crothersville, Ardell!). The new council of five surely has their work cut out for them and I hope they work together for all good future things.
So back to 1968…
I couldn’t resist sharing this photo of the 1968 senior class sponsors that appeared in the 1968 Crothersville Yearbook, The Carruthers.
Dallas McKain (far left holding a cigarette), Al the bus driver, Polly McKain (who looks like she’s blind only missing a cane), and Andrea and Melvin Schlegel.
Cigarette smoking sure was more acceptable in the 60’s, wasn’t it?
And speaking of how time changes what is acceptable — I’m going to jump forward to 2004 and talk about tattoos and body art. The Crothersville 2004 yearbook contained two pages dubbed ‘trend and style’ that showed students (and teachers) body art – pierced tongues, navels and tattoos. School trustee, Reverend Ralph Hillenburg, stated at the regularly scheduled school board meeting that he had been approached by community members who thought these pages were published in poor taste and were inappropriate for a high school yearbook. He also voiced his opinion that he was in agreement, and also felt that the photos violated the school dress policy.
At the time, this was a pretty big deal. The story was picked up by the AP newswire and appeared in many media formats throughout the US. Member that? 🙂
And finally, (because I need a photo big enough to format properly on the main page), here’s what I’ve been seeing in the evening at my house in late October and early November…
Yes, I’m the girl that has a fire at night (low 50’s — high 40’s is chilly) and the A/C running during the day (mid-70’s). I sure do like fall, even though summer will always be my favorite season.
I couldn’t resist sharing this photo of the 1968 senior class sponsors that appeared in the 1968 Crothersville Yearbook, The Carruthers.