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Frustrated family wants answers in Brevard woman's death

Full story: Orlando Sentinel

LaWanda Smith in a photo taken in 2005. What happened the day LaWanda Smith died? Her family has been on a crusade to get answers since Dec.

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Leonora

Titusville, FL

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May 5, 2009
 
I truly hope that LaWanda's family is able to get answers. My mentally ill brother-in-law gets treatment at Circles of Care, and they are the pits. In my opinion, the staff is incompetent, and they certainly do not seem to be interested in the patient's well being. His condition has deteriorated significantly since being under their care.
Get A Clue

Wilmington, DE

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May 5, 2009
 
That's what happens to the mentally ill. They get worse and then they die.
Get with the program.
maxfield

Orlando, FL

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May 6, 2009
 
Very sad. Treatment for mental illness is nonexistent in this state, even for those with insurance. It is completely plausible she could have been killed by a blood clot that broke off from the leg injury and lodged in her heart and or lungs. What is inexcusable is the delay in calling 911. Granted Circles of Care is not licensed to provide that level of care - evac them immediately to Holmes. I hope her family gets answers though it will be no consolation.
A friend to the family

Palm Bay, FL

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May 7, 2009
 
Now I know not to believe everything you read in the paper. Someone should have checked into Marty Yesowitch's background before printing this story. The saddest thing here is that he is hurting this family. They have a right to grieve without lies made up about their loved one in someone's personal vendetta against an employer. My condolences to the family and God knows the truth about what happened.
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