Texas Rangers accuse Camp Mystic of criminal offenses in flood deaths

Key Points:

• The Texas Rangers have obtained 14 search warrants to retrieve digital data from Camp Mystic, investigating allegations of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and other offenses related to a deadly flash flood last July that killed 25 children and two counselors.
• Affidavits accuse Camp Mystic’s management, particularly the Eastland family who own and operate the camp, of failing to respond adequately to flood warnings, lacking a proper evacuation plan, and delaying emergency measures despite escalating dangers.
• Evidence from Apple accounts and devices linked to the Eastland family and staff shows critical moments during the flood, including attempts to evacuate campers and the tragic deaths of those trapped in rising waters.
• The investigation highlights that Camp Mystic did not meet state requirements for adult supervision ratios in cabins and failed to provide clear evacuation instructions, contributing to the high death toll among child campers.
• Families of victims have sued Camp Mystic and the Eastlands for gross negligence and wrongful death, while law enforcement continues probing the camp’s handling of the disaster, with some family members and employees refusing interviews.