I thought so. While not universal, as a general rule, blacks are less likely to have empathy for whites than are fellow whites. (They often have little empathy for each other.) And after BLM, many blacks outright hate whites.
Posted on 03/14/2022 7:24:35 AM PDT by Morgana
An Iowa care home worker has been charged with leaving a 77 year-old retired social worker in her care to die outside in -9F weather.
Catherine Forkpa, a 30-year-old employee of Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing, was charged with dependent adult abuse and intentional reckless abuse following the death of Lynne Harriet Stewart, 77, on January 21.
Polk County deputies said Stewart, a widowed mom of one, and grandmother of one, died of hypothermia after being found outside the facility, which cares for adults with dementia, in subzero temperatures. She later died at a nearby hospital, according to KCCI.
Further details on how Stewart ended up outside, and how long she had been there prior to her death, have not been released.
Scroll down for video The lowest temperature recorded that morning was -9 degrees Fahrenheit.
Stewart had been staying at the assisted living facility, which houses people with dementia.
An online obituary for Stewart said: 'In 1971, she became a mother to her daughter, Sara Jayne Gwinn. She later met and married her husband Harry Stewart. Together with family and friends, they enjoyed many camping adventures, road trips, races, and making unforgettable memories.'
The tribute continued: 'During her career, Lynne worked for the state of Iowa as a social worker assisting families in need. In her free time, Lynne loved spending time with those she loved, creating beautiful gardens, listening to music, and reading novels. Lynne’s unconditional love, indomitable spirit, beautiful smile, listening ear, banter and wit will be missed.'
The Polk County Sheriff's Office had initially considered the death 'suspicious,' the outlet reported.
The assisted living facility was fined $1,500 in 2020 for not having a policy or procedure for their alarm system, reports from the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals show.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
Strange, for sure. The poor soul apparently didn't just wander out into the cold.
Yup. I guessed it.
“intentional reckless abuse”
When someone disabled is intentionally left in -9 degree weather it sounds like murder.
(hat tip to Ross Perot)
There’s nothing sadder than dying alone in a bureaucratic, progressive government plantation home.
I don’t have to look to know. I’ll say this for your elderly parents and for your children… Actually I can’t say Can I?
You can, but it is better if you don’t.
Forkpa is being held on a $100,000 bond, according to online jail records.
https://www.mixedarticle.com/catherine-forkpa-iowa-arrested
I thought so. While not universal, as a general rule, blacks are less likely to have empathy for whites than are fellow whites. (They often have little empathy for each other.) And after BLM, many blacks outright hate whites.
Our ‘dummied down’ work force…..
“Yup. I guessed it.”
If this had been a 77 year old black woman left outside to freeze by a 30 year old white woman it would be a national “hate crime” story.
black folk are the majority in health care now.
at least they have jobs!!
It’s ok. White people deserve it.
my elderly aunt used to make my sister drive her around to CareClinics when she needed same day care- my sis would park the car- if the staff was too dark she’d keep driving. ( cause my aunt would not go in and stay)
What proof is there that it was an intentional lockout rather than an escape from custody?
“What proof is there that it was an intentional lockout rather than an escape from custody?”
The article states the worker is charged with “intentional reckless abuse.” That abuse, it is said, resulted in death.
I didn’t see the word “lockout” in the article nor did I use the word lockout.
All that said there is the presumption of innocence; there may be an exculpatory explanation.
As an aside, some of the health care workers I have observed are the best; some are mean and vicious. I said mean and vicious.
Authorities are doing the right thing by taking a close look at this death but this is the opinion of someone who lives at the end of a dirt road.
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