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Camp Mystic search warrants put owners’ conduct under criminal scrutiny after deadly floods
More than a year after deadly flooding in the Hill Country, search warrants have raised the possibility that Camp Mystic’s owners could face criminal liability. Manslaughter charges are among the potential charges under discussion, but the available information does not say that any charges have been filed.
Search warrants issued in a criminal investigation into Camp Mystic have put the camp’s owners under scrutiny more than a year after deadly Hill Country floods, raising the possibility of criminal charges tied to the disaster.
Manslaughter is among the charges that could be considered, according to information about the warrants. The warrants mark an investigative step; they are not charges or a finding of guilt. No specific charges or charging decision were identified in the information released about the investigation.
The investigation is examining the camp’s response to the flooding and what may come next. The circumstances matter to families and communities still dealing with the consequences of the disaster, while the criminal process will determine whether evidence supports prosecution and who, if anyone, should be held responsible.