Montrose School
Reisterstown, Maryland
3
Documented Incidents
1
Lawsuits Filed
Facility Details
- Type
- detention
- Operator
- state
- Status
- closed
- Location
- Reisterstown, Maryland
Documented Incidents
The following incidents have been documented through news reports, lawsuits, and official investigations.
Troy Chapman, 13, Dies by Suicide in Isolation Cell
Troy Chapman, a 13-year-old resident of Montrose School, died by suicide while in an isolation cell at the facility. His death led to a formal state commission investigation.
Montrose School Closed Following Abuse Scandals
The Montrose School was permanently closed in 1988 following years of documented abuse, the death of Troy Chapman, and class action litigation.
Class Action Filed Alleging Systematic Abuse
A class action lawsuit was filed against the State of Maryland alleging systematic mistreatment by staff at Montrose School, including allowing an 11-year-old child to be raped repeatedly by older boys.
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