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Published: Thu, October 04, 2007 - 4:54 pm
Last Updated: Thu, October 04, 2007 - 4:58 pm
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) - A prosecution witness says a14-year-old boy died because complications from a blood disorder
were triggered when Bay County boot camp guards interrupted his
breathing by making him inhale ammonia capsules.
Doctor Thomas Andrew is New Hampshire's chief medical examiner.
He testified today in the manslaughter trial of the drill
instructors and a nurse. He told jurors that Martin Anderson's
death was caused by a chain of events that set off the undiagnosed
genetic blood disorder called sickle cell trait.
The attorney for guard Charles Helms asked Anderson's
pediatrician if he would have suggested the boy restrict strenuous
exercise like that required at the camp if he knew the teen had
sickle cell trait. Doctor Samir Ebid said it was unlikely he would
have stopped Anderson from playing sports.
Graham also asked whether Anderson's mother should have
disclosed that her son tested positive for sickle trait at birth.
But Ebid said the trait is not part of his standard medical
screening.
(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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I was a member of the Annawakee boot camp that the nurse used to be a part of. I am a first hand victim of the abuse that can happen in these places. Camp Annawakee was shut down for the same reasons…. Funny! how a nurse from that camp is also involved in this issue… I am witness to abuse first hand…..Those guys get way out of control and take out their pent up issues on kids who just dont understand life yet…....... feel free to e-maill me if there is anything I can do I live in Pensacola Florida