Brittany Whitehead

Brittany Whitehead is a news reporter who covers crime and legal issues. She has a strong background in investigative journalism and is dedicated to uncovering the truth. Her primary topics of focus include child exploitation, sexual abuse cases, and criminal investigations. Whitehead's reporting often highlights the importance of holding perpetrators accountable while providing support to victims and their families.

Biography:  https://wlos.com/news/local/marion-woman-faces-sexual-exploitation-of-child-charges-following-months-long-investigation-hannah-owensby-explicit-images-children-electronic-devices-300000-bond

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • A short time later, a counselor noted he was moving around again but stopped moving shortly after.
  • He was brought to Trails Carolina from his New York home due to ongoing behavioral issues.
  • He was placed to sleep in a bivy on the night of February 2, 2024.
  • Less than 24 hours after arrival, he was found unresponsive in a cabin with other adolescent camp attendees and adult counselors.
  • Routine checks were performed throughout the night, but due to the opaque layer of the bivy being closed, he could not be visually seen or checked on.
  • The boy had a history of anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and migraines.
  • The cause of death was ruled as 'asphyxia due to smothering' in the autopsy report.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

12-Year-Old Camper's Death at Trails Carolina Camp Ruled a Homicide: Autopsy Reveals Cause as Asphyxia from Smothering

12-Year-Old Camper's Death at Trails Carolina Camp Ruled a Homicide: Autopsy Reveals Cause as Asphyxia from Smothering

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 A 12-year-old camper at Trails Carolina Camp died due to asphyxia caused by smothering, according to the North Carolina Medical Examiner. The child was found with a bivy material obstructing his head and face inside a fully secured and alarmed bivy. An investigation is underway by the Transylvania Sheriff's Office, District Attorney of Prosecutorial District 42, and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to ensure safety protocols were followed.