GUILTY IN - Curtis Collman III, 8, died after mistaking meth for cereal, Jackson Co., 21 Jun 2018

[cybervampira]

Boy, 8, dies of drug overdose after mistaking meth for cereal as dad charged

A hungry eight-year-old boy died of an accidental drug overdose after allegedly mistaking meth for cereal.

Curtis Collman III had 180 times over the lethal limit of methamphetamine in his bloodstream when he fell ill on June 21.

Police were called to his grandparents home in Crothersville, Indiana, and he was taken to Schneck Medical Center where he later died.

His father, Curtis Collman II, 41, faces numerous counts that include neglect of a dependent causing death, pointing a firearm, possession of methamphetamine and intimidation after police say his son, Curtis Collman III, ingested a large amount of meth. He is also charged with failing to maintain his sex offender registration status.

Collman later admitted to police while there was no food, he did have methamphetamine in the house and that he’d left some on a plate, WDRB reports.

It’s also alleged that Collman refused to seek medical treatment for his son over fears he’d be sent to prison.

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Obituary: View Curtis Collman's Obituary and express your condolences

 

[Jennifer17]

So, both father and son were living with grandparents and there was no food in the house. Grandparents should be charged too.

 

[lemmon714]

'We think about him constantly': Family shares grief of child's death from eating meth

is a good one.

 

[Jennifer17]

'We think about him constantly': Family shares grief of child's death from eating meth

is a good one.

Yes, talking about their strong faith. I really think that God would expect that they provide food for children,

 

[cybervampira]

So, both father and son were living with grandparents and there was no food in the house. Grandparents should be charged too.

I think it was a bit different (BBM):

That female friend told police that when she arrived at the home shortly before 11 a.m., the boy was on the floor of the garage and said he was having trouble with his vision and that it looked like there were two of her. She said she talked to the boy and sang to him in an effort to calm him down, then told Collman that he needed to call 911 and get the boy to a hospital.

But she said Collman refused. He ripped the phone out of her hand and told her that he wasn't going back to prison again. She said he then left the room, only to return with a silver handgun, pointing it at her and telling her that he would kill all three of them.

Collman's mother told police that he arrived with the boy at about 1 p.m., and she wanted to call 911, but Collman "became upset" and said they were not going to call 911.

Collman told police that at this point, the boy was so stiff that they couldn't move him. He also started turning blue and he tried to perform CPR on the child.

At some point during this visit, Collman's mother said a man in the home called 911 and then he left. She said Collman returned a short time later, "hysterical, crying and acting crazy." She said he hugged the child, begged him not to leave him, and said he was going to kill himself. He then drove away.

 

[Jennifer17]

Thank you for that info.

 

[MelmothTheLost]

As a matter of interest, what does meth look like that it can be mistaken for breakfast cereal by a child?

 

[cybervampira]

As a matter of interest, what does meth look like that it can be mistaken for breakfast cereal by a child?

In this case it was brownish in color.

Cops added: “Methamphetamine can be brownish in colour, and crystal-like.

“One officer commented the brown crystal on the plate could have been mistaken for cereal crumbs with no lights in the apartment.”

 

[Jennifer17]

Oh, that poor little boy. I still wonder about the grandparents though. I wonder if they knew that he was living in a house with no food and no lights?

 

[2Hope4]

I have never tasted meth, and don't want to. I wonder if it has any flavor? Poor child must have been starving to willingly eat it for food. I guess he could have been forced to eat it, but I doubt Dad would want to share his meth....

Senseless murder. Drug addiction is sad.

 

[sallye818]

This story just breaks my heart.....

 

[dyannaON]

This is just ridiculous. I just can’t.

I’m sorry little guy. You were just hungry. Breakfast. Cereal. I have 4 opened boxes. I’m so sorry.

 

[Niner]

from Huffington Post article in post #1 (which I couldn't copy the link for some reason):

He faces 20 to 40 years in prison if convicted when he goes to trial on Dec. 4.

from court site:

06/29/2018 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 12/04/2018 at 8:30 AM.

06/29/2018 Order on Initial Hearing
The Court sets Bond at $50,000.00 cash only and No Contact with Sarah Doty.

07/31/2018 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Bail Review Hearing scheduled for 08/02/2018 at 3:30 PM.

08/02/2018 Order on Hearing
State appears. Defendant appears in custody and by counsel. Bond reduction hearing held. State calls witnesses. The Court now takes this matter under advisement.

08/03/2018 Order Denying
The Defendant's Motion for Bond Reduction is hereby DENIED. The amount of bail shall remain at $50,000.00 cash only.

12/04/2018 Jury Trial
Session:
12/04/2018 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Poynter, Richard William


court link: Case Search - MyCase

 

[Niner]

an article with some info that I had not read earlier.

Father of 8-year-old who ate meth and died refused to call 911, police say

 

[Ontario Mom]

I have never tasted meth, and don't want to. I wonder if it has any flavor? Poor child must have been starving to willingly eat it for food. I guess he could have been forced to eat it, but I doubt Dad would want to share his meth....

Senseless murder. Drug addiction is sad.

It tastes like super sour,burning styrofoam. It's quite disgusting and I can honestly say I have never in my life imagined anyone would ever, under any circumstance, mistake it for breakfast cereal.

One of the things meth does (for most people) is it kills the appetite. Maybe dad actually did force the boy to eat it, because he was possibly complaining about being hungry??

 

[Ontario Mom]

"According to authorities, Collman told investigators that his son woke him up on the morning of June 21, saying that he was hungry. Collman said he told the child that there was nothing to eat in the house and then went back to sleep. Later, he said, his son woke him up again, but “was not acting right,” according to the probable cause affidavit."

Father of 8-year-old who ate meth and died refused to call 911, police say

Hmm. This really does make me wonder if he forced that boy to eat it. No one would willingly eat meth, it tastes absolutely horrible.

 

[Niner]

this date was under the charge of the failure to register as sex offender:

08/17/2018
Pretrial Conference
Session:
08/17/2018 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Poynter, Richard William


link: Case Search - MyCase

 

[Niner]

Friday, August 17th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (re failure to register as sex offender) (@ 9am CT) – IN – Curtis Gilbert Collman III (8) (June 21, 2018; dies of meth overdose (180 times the lethal does, thought it was cereal) – Curtis Gilbert Collman II (41) – arrested (6/21/18) & charged (6/26/18) with neglect of a dependent causing death, pointing a firearm, possession of meth, intimidation & theft. Also charged with failure to maintain his sexual registration status. Stems from a 2006 conviction of a Class D felony of sexual misconduct with a minor. $51,510 cash only bail.
Refused to call 911 & threatened others who tried to call. Faces 20-40 years in prison.
8/2/18 Bond reduction hearing.
8/3/18 Update: Judge denies reduction in bond. Trial starts 12/4.

 

[Niner]

Update.

08/17/2018 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Pretrial Conference scheduled for 11/01/2018 at 10:30 AM.

08/17/2018 Order on Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer: Poynter, Richard William
Order Signed: 08/17/2018

08/18/2018 Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 8/17/2018 : Jackson County Sheriff;Jeffrey A Chalfant;Alan Lynn Marshall Order on Pretrial Conference ---- 8/17/2018 : Jackson County Sheriff;Jeffrey A Chalfant;Alan Lynn Marshall

11/01/2018 Pretrial Conference
Session: 11/01/2018 10:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Poynter, Richard William

12/04/2018 Jury Trial
Session: 12/04/2018 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Poynter, Richard William


link: Case Search - MyCase

 

[cybervampira]

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