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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Boone and Gene Johnson

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

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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.

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

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