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02/18/2013 04:53 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him [ link to www.wjla.com] Robert Saylor's Death Ruled A Homicide: Man With Down Syndrome Died In Police Custody The death of a man with Down syndrome who was reportedly killed after lying face-down in police custody has been ruled a homicide.
WJLA reports that Robert Saylor, 26, of New Market, Md., was asphyxiated on Jan. 12, according to a medical examiner's ruling late last week.
A "law enforcement source familiar with the case" told the station that Saylor "went into distress when he was put face down on the ground."
Police were reportedly called to a Frederick movie theater by employees who couldn't get Saylor to leave. He had come to the theater with a health aide, paid admission for "Zero Dark Thirty," but allegedly remained after it was over.
Dr. George Kirkham, a criminologist and former law enforcement officer, told the Frederick News Post that Saylor's death may have been caused by positional asphyxia.
From the Post:
Positional asphyxia is typically the result of an intense struggle and often involves a person who is handcuffed and lying on their stomach after the struggle. Kirkham said people often panic and can't catch their breath. People with larger stomachs are particularly vulnerable, he said, because their bellies will push into their sternums, making breathing even more difficult.
Baltimore County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Jennifer Bailey said the case is still under investigation and that the three officers involved in Saylor's death -- Lt. Scott Jewell, Sgt. Rich Rochford and Deputy First Class James Harris -- "continue to work their normal assignments," according to the Post.
Frederick County State's Attorney Charlie Smith said his office is reviewing the incident and has not decided whether to bring charges.
WJLA previously spoke with Saylor's mom after the incident.
"He just loved unconditionally everybody," Patti Saylor said. "He has never had anyone put their hands on him in his life. He would not have been doing anything threatening to anybody."
Police officers nationwide often lack appropriate training for dealing with suspects who have special needs, according to a study by Crisis Intervention Team International.
Other research by disability advocacy groups has found that "law enforcement officers often receive little or no training in the area of intellectual and developmental disabilities and have difficulty recognizing a person who has this disability."
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02/18/2013 04:59 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him The three deputies involved in this case have been identified as Lt. Scott Jewell, Sgt. Rich Rochford and Deputy First Class James Harris. They are continuing to work their normal assignments.
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02/18/2013 05:02 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him This just pisses me off like you wouldn't believe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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02/18/2013 05:04 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him This just pisses me off like you wouldn't believe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 11058252 x1000 |
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02/18/2013 05:04 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him thats retarded |
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02/18/2013 05:05 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him THEY HAVE DIFFICUTLY KNOWING IF SOMEONE HAS DOWNS? FUCKING IDIOTS |
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02/18/2013 05:06 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him accidents happen guys. I doubt they got together and said "Hey guys, lets kill this dude by laying him face down" |
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02/18/2013 05:07 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him Man.... This world is so sickening. |
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02/18/2013 05:08 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him thats retarded
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1310640  sorry that was kinda funny |
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02/18/2013 05:08 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him tragic story though,.. damn |
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02/18/2013 05:08 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him This really really saddens me. Poor fella. |
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02/18/2013 05:09 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him accidents happen guys. I doubt they got together and said "Hey guys, lets kill this dude by laying him face down"
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5840373 Yeah but at some point a light bulb should have went on when the guy is gasping for air and stop breathing.... |
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02/18/2013 05:10 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him accidents happen guys. I doubt they got together and said "Hey guys, lets kill this dude by laying him face down"
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5840373 Yeah but at some point a light bulb should have went on when the guy is gasping for air and stop breathing.... they probably thought he was just being a whiner or faking. or they got distracted by something else and weren't paying attention. it happens |
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02/18/2013 05:11 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him the retard was a useless eater. he should have been eliminated right at birth. |
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02/18/2013 05:12 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him thats retarded
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1310640 i can't believe i just laughed at that. the reality of the happenings does make me sick, though. |
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02/18/2013 05:13 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him
The three deputies involved in this case have been identified as Lt. Scott Jewell, Sgt. Rich Rochford and Deputy First Class James Harris. They are continuing to work their normal assignments.
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 19824705 Make note of those names.. research them. post their information everywhere. They should pay for their crime. |
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02/18/2013 05:13 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him See Brief, That could of been you! Pickle Suprise! |
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02/18/2013 05:14 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him accidents happen guys. I doubt they got together and said "Hey guys, lets kill this dude by laying him face down"
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5840373 I'm a fucking security guard and I got training on that. Come on. These pigs are fucking morons. |
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02/18/2013 05:14 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him accidents happen guys. I doubt they got together and said "Hey guys, lets kill this dude by laying him face down"
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5840373 You are wrong.. they absolutely did, or it would not have happened. it takes more than laying someone face down to suffocate them. asshole. |
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02/18/2013 05:14 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him accidents happen guys. I doubt they got together and said "Hey guys, lets kill this dude by laying him face down"
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5840373 IF THE PIGS ARE AWARE THAT THE POSITION COULD KILL...THEY SHOULD BE TRAINED TO KNOW WHEN ITS TIME TO LET A MOTHER FUCKER BREATHE. PIG! |
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02/18/2013 05:15 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him the retard was a useless eater. he should have been eliminated right at birth.
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5678289 brief is here  |
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02/18/2013 05:17 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him the retard was a useless eater. he should have been eliminated right at birth.
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5678289 What have you done for ... well, whatever it is he was 'useless' for? |
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02/18/2013 05:19 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him accidents happen guys. I doubt they got together and said "Hey guys, lets kill this dude by laying him face down"
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5840373 Yeah but at some point a light bulb should have went on when the guy is gasping for air and stop breathing.... they probably thought he was just being a whiner or faking. or they got distracted by something else and weren't paying attention. it happens i want to see what happenes when you look at your spirit after being violated and say... oh it happens D-bag |
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02/18/2013 05:19 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him accidents happen guys. I doubt they got together and said "Hey guys, lets kill this dude by laying him face down"
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5840373 this thread is full of trolls there are proper restraining methods to prevent this type of incident happening if the police where competent then this would never happen and that is the end of it the 3 police men should be immediately suspended pending an enquirey and so should the person in charge of staff training |
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02/18/2013 05:20 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him accidents happen guys. I doubt they got together and said "Hey guys, lets kill this dude by laying him face down"
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5840373 Yeah but at some point a light bulb should have went on when the guy is gasping for air and stop breathing.... they probably thought he was just being a whiner or faking. or they got distracted by something else and weren't paying attention. it happens The police is suppose to SAFEGUARD their prisoner....that is part of the job....negligence come to mind.... |
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02/18/2013 05:21 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him I hope the police officers 'cause there was 3 of them' are thrown in jail for life |
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02/18/2013 05:26 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him it was an accident... But the retard didn`t have the scruples to turn his head. Survival of the fittest need only apply. |
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02/18/2013 05:30 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him it was an accident... But the retard didn`t have the scruples to turn his head. Survival of the fittest need only apply.
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5678289 fuck you so hard asshole |
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02/18/2013 05:32 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him apparently many of you dick heads trolls in here posting have never had a relative or known someone who has down syndrome |
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02/18/2013 05:34 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him apparently many of you dick heads trolls in here posting have never had a relative or known someone who has down syndrome
if you did you would NEVER talk like that
means you are ignorant
Quoting: Z-Punk It's really saddening that anyone could talk that way about someone with special needs ... who was just suffocated by the very people sworn to protect us. It's really awful. |
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02/18/2013 05:36 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Man With Down Syndrome Dies After Police Suffocate Him I hope the police officers 'cause there was 3 of them' are thrown in jail for life
Quoting: Z-Punk that's a little extreme stop being like most of the cunts that are posting on here they should lose there jobs and then face criminal charges of manslaughter |
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