Woman caged grandson in kennel for three years

mike · #1 06-08-2006, 05:15 PM

This is just sick. Even when I think I have heard of everything, I read stories like this.

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Police in Adams County, Colorado arrested June Candelario, 61, for allegedly keeping her 13-year-old grandson in a plastic dog kennel without food and water for hours while she was away at work. The woman, who now faces charges of false imprisonment, second-degree kidnapping, child abuse and reckless endangerment started to cage the boy in a cramped space four nights a week since when he was 10 years old.

In the 46-inch by 30-inch by 35-inch kennel, the boy could only move from one side to the other, forced to stay in the fetal position, without any place to urinate or defecate. Two weeks ago the heat inside the kennel was so high that the boy vomited.

"The vomit was still in the kennel when it was taken as evidence," officer Christian Wasielewski said after the police came to Candelario's home, following a tip from one of the boy's classmates.

Questioned about why she kept the youngster in the kennel, June Candelario replied that she thought it was better than letting her grandson walk the streets.

sejongeb · #2 06-09-2006, 06:33 AM

I actually had one client whose grandmother locked him in metal cage with a dog collar and metal chain with padlocks. He was 11 before the State came and got him. Her excuss: to keep her 'favorite' grandson from becoming a criminal and drug addict lie the rest of his siblings! Well grandma's in prison still and her 'favorite' was in and out of juvenile homes until 18, the county jail a couple of times for assault. Oh, and he's an addict. His younger brother got some youth care worker pregnant and lived with her for a while. Somehow he avoided the metal implements, but I'm sure granny had something for his behind as well. He too is in the system. I am guessing that until 1984, most kids and elderly had less protection than dogs and horses. Even with Abuse laws and now Megan Laws it still goes on. 61 y/o? She'll have fun in prison or is it they'll have fun with her. Who knows.

eddiev9 · #3 06-09-2006, 03:12 PM

That is really sick. I can't even imagine what that kid went through. I hope that lady gets what she deserves! She should be locked up in a cage for a couple years.

sejongeb · #4 06-09-2006, 11:23 PM

I guess it's safe to say she's at least experienced the cage and chains. It's too bad that padlocks and dog collars aren't allowed in prison. The sad part of this is this kid never really got into therapy. They had bachelor level 'counselors'. But anyone can complete a bachelors in psych, social work, sociology, etc. However, a master's makes one a therapist. State law is screwy in this case. Where I live, prior to 1994 anyone could be a counselor and practice. The state stepped in and placed a criteria...only for private practice. Most agencies require a year employment in perspective field, then promote (if one meets the qualifications or kisses the bosses backside). Substance abuse counselors have a different system all together.

Lucky me I was only his addictions counselor and didn't work for that agnecy, plus my session notes were full of information and telephone conversations. He definately fell through the cracks and most agencies only perform what the state requires. One weekly session and spending numberous hours playing sports or watching television does nothing for an at-risk youth. But then again his grandma watching alot of TV now too. God works in mysterious ways.

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