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Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter, other crimes in 27 flood deaths at Camp Mystic

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Boone, R., & Johnson, G. (2026, September 23). Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter, other crimes in 27 flood deaths at Camp Mystic. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/texas-investigators-seek-evidence-of-manslaughter-other-crimes-in-27-flood-deaths-at-camp-mystic/article_1035aef7-a9e6-5eaa-83ab-da80e9718545.html

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Texas investigators are examining whether to charge Camp Mystic's owners with manslaughter, negligent homicide, or other offenses related to the deaths of 27 girls during severe flooding last year. The search warrants executed recently aim to gather evidence from electronic communications that might prove criminal negligence on the part of the camp’s leadership. While no charges have been filed yet, the investigation continues without immediate comment from the camp's representatives.

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In 2025, Camp Mystic in Texas faces a criminal investigation that could include manslaughter and negligent homicide charges after 27 girls died during devastating flooding. Investigators sought search warrants for the camp's owners' electronic communications as evidence of potential crimes, including child abandonment. The affidavits from Brant Johnston with the Texas Rangers claim Camp Mystic had inadequate emergency plans and failed to conduct necessary training or drills. The camp did not evacuate children despite monitoring late-night flood warnings, leading to a lack of sufficient adult supervision in some cabins. Families of the victims have been pushing for accountability and answers since the tragedy but the Eastland family, who owns the camp, has largely remained unresponsive.

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No charges have been brought, and a representative of the camp did not immediately return messages seeking comment.

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2026-09-23 · Toronto Star

Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter, other crimes in 27 flood deaths at Camp Mystic · speculative framing

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Camp Mystic faces a criminal investigation that could include manslaughter or negligent homicide charges in the deaths of 27 girls amid devastating flooding in Texas last year, court documents show. uncertain

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In applications for search warrants executed last week, investigators sought to obtain the electronic communications of the camp’s owners, saying they could provide evidence of manslaughter, negligent homicide, child abandonment or other crimes. uncertain

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No charges have been brought, and a representative of the camp did not immediately return messages seeking comment. asserted

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Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter, other crimes in 27 flood deaths at Camp Mystic

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