Camp Mystic faces investigation as Texas Rangers seek evidence of manslaughter
Criminal investigation could include manslaughter or negligent homicide charges after 27 flood deaths last year
TL;DR
- Camp Mystic is under criminal investigation for potential manslaughter or negligent homicide charges.
- 27 girls and two counselors died in devastating flooding last year at the camp.
- Investigators are seeking electronic communications of the camp's owners for evidence of crimes.
- Allegations include inadequate emergency plans, lack of drills, and failure to evacuate campers from low-lying cabins.
- The camp owner, Richard Eastland, also died in the flood.
- Camp Mystic did not reopen this year and has filed for bankruptcy reorganization.
- Attorneys for victims' families are seeking accountability and answers from the camp owners.
- Some individuals associated with the camp, including members of the Eastland family, refused interviews.