Camarillo state hospital deaths

Jun 14, 2017 the grand jury was also presented with cases of questionable deaths and brutal treatment at camarillo state mental hospital. California state university channel islands weird california. The site has been redeveloped as the california state university, channel islands. Camarillo state mental hospital was established near the city in the 1930s so that persons suffering from mental illnesses or tuberculosis could recover in ventura countys balmy climate. Camarillo state hospital, channel islandsoxnard weird u. A camarillo nursing home faces a lawsuit alleging it evicts residents as soon as their medicare coverage for shortterm care expires, bypassing. I mainly worked unit 66 autism with darlene davidson, larry savino, chuck ellis, etc. Studio 3 doctors and 5 other employees of camarillo state mental hospital indicted by ventura cnty. In december, 1976 the cbs evening news with walter cronkite ran a story about patient deaths at metropolitan and camarillo state hospitals, and the story. California mental hospitals vanderbilt television news. The probe was carried out to determine if criminal negligence or worse was involved in the many deaths from strangulation, drug overdoses, drownings and other causes over a four year period. My greatuncles wife was committed to camarillo state hospital in california for something over 30 years, until her death in 1967. This was the site of the california mental hospital built in the 1930s now in a new incarnation as a state university. Camarillo state hospital, channel islandsoxnard welcome to the hotel california second only to the paul is dead talk that followed the beatles throughout much of their careers, rumors and legends abound about the eagles 1976 hit hotel california.

It was 1976, i was 18 years old and starting my career with the state of california camarillo state hospital in the food service dept. Ventura county star camarillo state mental hospital. Camarillo state mental hospital was a psychiatric hospital for both developmentally disabled and mentally ill patients in camarillo, california. Such is the case with the camarillo state mental hospital. These california nursing homes reported coronavirus cases. Since id first seen it a couple of months ago, ive heard many urban tales about it. Camarillo, california california is a state with more than its fair share of ghostly residents, and true to the west coast way of life, many of them deal with stars of past eras and horrific. It was the pioneer in treating illnesses that were thought to be untreatable, such as developing drugs and therapies for schizophrenia and dealing with autism being one. A videotaped walthrough of unit 28 at what was once camarillo state hospital. A year later the hospital received more attention when it became the subject of a news story on patient deaths. Aug, 2012 in 1932, the california government purchased 1,760 acres of land in lewis ranch in order to build the camarillo state mental hospital. Some of them seem realistic, some completely false.

Oct 19, 2015 explore keebie88s board camarillo state mental hospital on. Camarillo state hospital developmental center posts. Jun 20, 2016 one hospital that embodies these traits is the camarillo state mental hospital. California state university at channel islands, camarillo. In a 1976 times article entitled, deaths investigated at state mental hospital, michael seiler wrote, the ventura county district attorney is investigating more than 100 deaths at camarillo state hospital over the last three years and charges of murder or manslaughter may be filed by the end of the year, a spokesman for the district attorneys office said monday. Odd as it is, postcards of camarillo state mental hospital were sold to tourists who visited the hospital and many were used to write notes to people back home, such as this one which i found on an auction site online. Sep 20, 2010 hayden miller of camarillo attends an observance for people who died at state hospitals for the mentally ill and developmentally disabled monday on the site of the former camarillo state hospital, which is now the california state university channel islands campus. But, it might become better known as spook u for all of the ghostly encounters reported here. Johns pleasant valley hospital camarillo, ca dignity. Cecil watson, jr sacramento cecil watson, jr, age 77, passed away on march 21, 2020 in sacramento, ca.

Hayden miller of camarillo attends an observance for people who died at state hospitals for the mentally ill and developmentally disabled monday on the site of the former camarillo state hospital, which is now the california state university channel islands campus. The facility grew with a new receiving and treatment center and an administration building in 1949. Camarillo state mental hospital, camarillo, california. Links to more of my camarillo hospital videos are at the bottom of this video description. Have been reports of suspicious deaths in past several years throughout state mental hospital system. Atascadero state hospital, formally known as california department of state hospitals. See more ideas about abandoned asylums, psychiatric hospital and asylum. Since id first seen it a couple of months ago, ive heard many urban tales about. Jun 04, 2011 camarillo state hospital as the story goes, this hospital was originally built in 1932, and at one time was considered to be one of the chief pioneers in developing new techniques for previously untreatable diagnoses e.

Cal state channel islands formerly camarillo state mental hospital. Camarillo state hospital alumni public group facebook. One of the few areas as yet not renovated by the calstate which took over the grounds. Ghost infested college in camarillo backpackerverse. A nurse named debbie told of how she was roughly grabbed and shaken during a cigarette break. In february, a 24yearold patient at southwestern state hospital died in what the facilitys clinical director described as a medical mystery. This camarillo hospital is one of the best in california. Metropolitan state hospital provides mental health care and treatment to mentally issued patients. May 18, 2012 archival footage from sometime between 2003 2004. In 1947, camarillo state hospital opened a ward for the admission of mentally disabled children. Camarillo state hospital unit 25 the archives youtube. In 1975 this facility was featured in a documentary that made claims that the hospital was drugging its patients with heavy doses of sedatives. Gena philibertortega is a genealogist and author of the book from the family kitchen.

Jazzman charlie parker s relaxin at camarillo, written while he was detoxing from heroin addiction, is a tribute to the facility. The theory bears out at the former camarillo state mental hospital. Nov 06, 2002 camarillo state hospital, which closed in 1997, is being reincarnated as california state university channel islands, the 23rd campus in the csu system and the first fulltime, fouryear. Aug, 2006 a videotaped walthrough of unit 28 at what was once camarillo state hospital. Jun 16, 2017 camarillo state hospital closed 20 years ago. Ventura county star obituaries camarillo, ca ventura. Camarillo state hospital workers recall their calling. In a 1976 times article entitled, deaths investigated at state mental hospital, michael seiler wrote, the ventura county district attorney is investigating more than 100 deaths at camarillo state hospital over the last three years and charges of murder or manslaughter may be filed by the end of the year, a spokesman for the district attorney. In this guest blog post gena writes about how difficult it can be finding information about an ancestor who was committed to an asylum i. Johns pleasant valley hospital located at 2309 antonio ave, camarillo, ca. Patient sentenced for murder of napa state hospital worker cbs.

I recently discovered the camarillo state hospital, and thought it was interesting. In the 1950s, camarillo state hospital, like most mental institutions of the day, was a massive warehouse for the mentally ill, its drab wards bulging with more than 7,000 patients, most of them. Aug 14, 2017 haunted camarillo state hospital where over patients died, over medication, experimental anti psychotic drugs lead to suicides and deaths. Patients who died in state hospitals are remembered. Two occurred at patton state hospital in san bernardino county. Mendocino state hospital napa state hospital 2100 napavallejo highway napa, ca 945586293 phone 7072535000 camarillo state hospital developmental center mental health designation metropolitan state hospital 11400 s. Dec 14, 2018 a camarillo nursing home faces a lawsuit alleging it evicts residents as soon as their medicare coverage for shortterm care expires, bypassing the notices, medical evaluations and other steps. Ventura county star obituaries and death notices for camarillo california area. The place is crawling with the paranormal, and they make themselves known daily. Camarillo state hospital, which closed in 1997, is being reincarnated as california state university channel islands, the 23rd campus in the csu system and the first fulltime, fouryear. Camarillo state mental hospital, also known as camarillo state hospital, was a psychiatric hospital for both developmentally disabled and mentally ill patients in camarillo, california. Yet the state investigation concluded without examining whether the medication contributed to the mans death.

Apr 18, 2020 california state officials released a list of skilled nursing facilities that have reported one or more cases of coronavirus among patients andor staff. Patients in need of help and secure environment are welcomed. Getting information from closed mental institution in california, usa. Cecil watson obituary camarillo, ca ventura county star. These california nursing homes reported coronavirus. Episode 12 psych ward camarillo with wayne poe spooks and. The haunting began during the sites final days of operation as an insane asylum. Built in the 1930s, camarillo state was, at the time, the largest mental health facility in the united states, housing over 7,000 individuals at its peak. Mar, 2016 metropolitan state hospital in norwalk opened in 1916. Camarillo remains the designated state hospital for mentally ill adults to its south from the san fernando and san gabriel valleys, and north from ventura, santa barbara and san luis obispo counties. The campus of what used to be camarillo state hospital is practically. Johns pleasant valley hospital is a hospital that offers many services, including cancer care, emergency services, and subacute care. The state of california acquired 1500 acres in the city of camarillo, county of ventura, for the department of developmental services to build a state hospital in 1932.

Camarillo state hospital collection john spoor broome. This site is devoted to the history of camarillo state mental hospital, which is. Barbara washed the murder weapon in the kitchen sink, then changed out of her bloodstained nightgown and went to bed on the living room sofa. The university has retained the distinctive mission revival style architecture, and the. Camarillo state mental hospital was a psychiatric hospital for both developmentally. The murder came in the wake of federal courtmandated changes that reduced the usage of medication and restraints on patients, as well as a large. California state officials released a list of skilled nursing facilities that have reported one or more cases of coronavirus among patients andor staff. Now csu channel islands, former employees of the closed mental hospital gathered recently to remember. I later worked clericaltypist jobs, hospital worker, then psych tech program in 1979. More than 1,000 people died at camarillo state hospital of both natural and suspicious causes in the years before the institution for the mentally and developmentally disabled closed. Researching ancestors who were committed to asylums, using. Camarillo state mental hospital camarillo, california.