Texas Group Home Director Faces Felony Charges After Burning Resident
Seijdra Eribo
Asher Kennon hasn't been able to speak since he was a small boy. Asher, now 27, suffers from severe autism. It appears his autism made him an easy target for abuse by one who was to care for him.
In October 2008, Asher suffered second and third degree burns on his neck and arm while staying at a group home in Fort Worth, Texas. The home is run by Medical Case Management and Seijdra Eribo is the Director. Sadly, when Ashton's parents uncovered the abuse, they could not get anyone to tell them what had happened to their son. They called police.
Police investigated the matter and eventually Eribo, the staff director, admitted to burning Asher with hot water. She provided no reason for her cruelty. Eribo was arrested on January 28, 2009, on suspicion of felony injury of a disabled person, causing severe bodily injury. Interestingly, she was fired from the facility for failing to fully cooperate with the investigation - not for abusing a resident!
