129. “Locked In” - The Case of Lacey Fletcher - Slaughter, Louisiana
An indictment, dropped charges, and 20 years of neglect.
On January 3rd, 2022 Shelia and Clay Fletcher called 911 to report their 36-year-old daughter, Lacey, had stopped breathing.
Officers arrived in less than a minute but nothing could have prepared them for the scene inside the Fletcher home.
When the conditions Lacey had been living were discovered, the entire world was shocked.
If you suspect that a disabled or elderly person in your life is being neglected or abused, please reach out to your local adult protective service agency. In the US you can find a list of resources here…
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