- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Schlitterbahn co-owner to face murder charge in water slide death
Posted on 4/4/18 at 8:41 am
Posted on 4/4/18 at 8:41 am
Schlitterbahn co-owner on way to Kansas to face murder charge in water slide death
SUPPLEMENTAL READING
late-March thread on here, manslaughter charges for a different person:
O-T thread on Tyler Austin Miles (Operations Director) - Schlitterbahn employee charged in KC boys death
Schlitterbahn's response (Q&A)
quote:
By Tony Rizzo And Max Londberg
April 03, 2018 03:53 PM
Schlitterbahn co-owner Jeff Henry is expected to be returned Tuesday night from Texas where he has been jailed on murder charges filed in Wyandotte County.
Henry has been jailed in Texas since March 26 when he was indicted in the 2016 death of 10-year-old Caleb Schwab on the Verruckt water slide.
He waived extradition and on Tuesday afternoon was transferred from the county jail in Brownsville, Texas, to Kansas officials.
His attorney, Carl Cornwell, said he is expected to be booked into the Wyandotte County Jail Tuesday night.
An initial court hearing for Henry is scheduled for Thursday in Wyandotte County District Court.
Also charged in Caleb's death are Verruckt designer John Schooley and the director of operations for Schlitterbahn park, Tyler Miles. Schooley has been charged with second-degree murder.
Miles faces involuntary manslaughter, aggravated battery and aggravated endangerment of a child charges.
Also charged are the Schlitterbahn corporation in Kansas and Henry & Son's Construction Co., a contractor controlled by Henry.
The company denies the allegations in the indictment. It said company employees have not withheld evidence and maintains that the park prioritizes the safety of its guests.
"We will be fighting these charges aggressively," said Schlitterbahn spokeswoman Winter Prosapio in a statement. "The incident that happened that day was a terrible and tragic accident. We mourn the loss of Caleb and are devastated for his family. We reiterate that Tyler, Jeff and John are innocent and that we run a safe operation – our 40 years of entertaining millions of people speaks to that. We are confident that their innocence will be proven in court where we know the facts will show this was an accident."
The company has published a rebuttal to the indictment's central claims on its news page.
SUPPLEMENTAL READING
late-March thread on here, manslaughter charges for a different person:
O-T thread on Tyler Austin Miles (Operations Director) - Schlitterbahn employee charged in KC boys death
Schlitterbahn's response (Q&A)
22
Posted on 4/4/18 at 8:43 am to JPinLondon
Damn. Did he push the kid down the slide or something?
Posted on 4/4/18 at 8:45 am to JPinLondon
Seems like an over reach.
Wouldn't they have to prove he intentionally killed the kid for it to be murder?
Wouldn't they have to prove he intentionally killed the kid for it to be murder?
Posted on 4/4/18 at 8:47 am to JPinLondon
So stupid. What happened to that kid is terrible, but I think it's fairly obvious the owner didnt get into cahoots with the designer and operator of the slide and say "hey let's design, build, and operate a slide with the intent to kill one kid. We'll have thousands of people go down it, bit we want to kill one kid."
Posted on 4/4/18 at 8:49 am to JPinLondon
John Henry seems like an a-hole but this seems like a big overreaction by Missouri since it was a politicians kid. Are the parents not taking some responsibility in this? I as a parent could look at that ride and see it was dangerous for little kids. Hence I wouldn’t have let my kid ride it.
Posted on 4/4/18 at 8:49 am to JPinLondon
Seems like an inappropriate charge.
The company should be held financially liable and have to pay punitive damages out the arse if they're at fault but I don't see how they could make a murder charge stick.
The company should be held financially liable and have to pay punitive damages out the arse if they're at fault but I don't see how they could make a murder charge stick.
Posted on 4/4/18 at 8:49 am to JPinLondon
This is all an overzealous prosecutor that's probably friends with the kid's politician dad. Once it get's to an actual Judge/Jury, these charges will be dismissed or significantly reduced.
Posted on 4/4/18 at 8:49 am to CptRusty
quote:
Wouldn't they have to prove he intentionally killed the kid for it to be murder?
No. Supposedly, there were other accidents and injuries on this ride.
Kansas 2nd Degree Murder:
quote:
On the other hand, second-degree murders are either unplanned but intentional killings, or killings caused by a reckless disregard for human life.
That is what they will hang their hat on.
I agree that it seems way over-charged. I believe the father was a state lawmaker.
Posted on 4/4/18 at 8:49 am to JPinLondon
wow.
I'm almost more concerned that the person who designed the ride is facing second-degree murder charges. I don't understand what culpability he has in any of that.
Should script writers and directors be charged with the same crime as well when someone commits a crime inspired by a movie they wrote?
I'm almost more concerned that the person who designed the ride is facing second-degree murder charges. I don't understand what culpability he has in any of that.
Should script writers and directors be charged with the same crime as well when someone commits a crime inspired by a movie they wrote?
Posted on 4/4/18 at 8:52 am to JPinLondon
If this is the case then what about the people who built the bridge in Florida which collapsed killing people ?
Should the Engineer be charged with murder ?
Should the Engineer be charged with murder ?
Posted on 4/4/18 at 8:52 am to JPinLondon
Holy shite. I've been to Schlitterbahn like 9 times.
This post was edited on 4/4/18 at 8:55 am
Posted on 4/4/18 at 8:53 am to TigerFanatic99
I have a feeling public opinion is gonna side with the folks from Schlitterbahn on this one.
Posted on 4/4/18 at 8:55 am to JPinLondon
How about charging the people who approved this ride to be open? Regardless of it being too dependent on the appropriate weight for the sled to stay on the track, AND depending on probably high schoolers on a summer job they probably didn't want to enforce said weight requirement, how about the idiotic notion of having metal beams to support the safety net?
Posted on 4/4/18 at 8:56 am to BlackHelicopterPilot
quote:
No. Supposedly, there were other accidents and injuries on this ride.
This! I am not saying the charges won't or shouldn't be reduced, but take a look at the indictment published on Tyler Austin Miles and you will see a level of negligence, incompetence, cover-up and more that will shock you.
These men will do SOME prison time.
Posted on 4/4/18 at 8:56 am to The Torch
You know how it is, if something happens to some Joe-blo on the streets, no big deal
But to a politician, let’s change the world.
There must be something that isn’t being reported
But to a politician, let’s change the world.
There must be something that isn’t being reported
Posted on 4/4/18 at 9:00 am to JPinLondon
Doesn't murder require malice? This seems like an extreme overcharge that will lead to no conviction.
Posted on 4/4/18 at 9:01 am to JPinLondon
(no message)
This post was edited on 2/10/19 at 11:46 pm
Posted on 4/4/18 at 9:04 am to JPinLondon
Now its just a money grab for the family
Posted on 4/4/18 at 9:08 am to Mingo Was His NameO
quote:
So stupid. What happened to that kid is terrible, but I think it's fairly obvious the owner didnt get into cahoots with the designer and operator of the slide and say "hey let's design, build, and operate a slide with the intent to kill one kid. We'll have thousands of people go down it, bit we want to kill one kid."
Supposedly neither the owner nor the ride designer had any credentials whatsoever in water slide design or safety protocol. It's also alleged that the company doctored reports from staff about ride injuries on the slide prior to the fatal accident.
This post was edited on 4/4/18 at 9:09 am
Posted on 4/4/18 at 9:33 am to lsufan112001
quote:
There must be something that isn’t being reported
This post is from the March thread... but worth repeating:
Tyler Austin Miles is in trouble. He pretty much had to see this coming, and did all he could to ignore safe practices. He screwed this pooch.
I challenge you to skim through 30% of this and you will change your mind. He better have a GOOD lawyer.
INDICTMENT: Kansas vs. Miles/Schlitterbahn
Try reading ~10 pages of the Miles indictment, beginning on ~p. 19; you will be sickened by the actions (and inaction and obstruction and cover-up).
Page 1 of 5
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News