Facility profile Washington
Echo Glen Children’s Center
Echo Glen Children’s Center is a program in Snoqualmie, Washington.
Timeline
From the records: who ran it and the deals that moved it, its names, and the deaths, incidents, inspection findings, lawsuits and news stories on file. Point at an event, or tap "More about this", for the details.
1992
Geoffrey Alan Vorhies, 13, died here
Died by suicide
Geoffrey Alan Vorhies, 13, died here January 8, 1992
1998
Ashley Shaddox, 14, died here
Died by suicide
Ashley Shaddox, 14, died here March 1, 1998
2001
Angela Miller, 17, died here
Died by suicide
Angela Miller, 17, died here March 1, 2001
Deaths on record
News coverage
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Lawsuit Filed Against State Following Death by Suicide at Echo Glen Juvenile Detention Center
The family of a 17-year-old resident who died by suicide at Echo Glen juvenile detention center has filed a $2 million civil lawsuit against the state. The legal action alleges that staff failed to provide constant monitoring despite knowing the youth was at risk for suicide, marking the facility's second hanging death in three years.
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State Probes Facility Following Deaths by Suicide as Families Call for Oversight
State authorities are investigating a death by suicide at Echo Glen Children’s Center, prompting families of previous victims to call for reforms at the facility. Relatives of past residents allege a lack of adequate professional counseling and supervision, echoing historical legal claims against the state regarding institutional safety and oversight.
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Family seeks $2 million in girl's suicide
The family of 17-year-old Angela Miller filed a $2 million claim alleging that staff at Echo Glen Children’s Center failed to provide adequate supervision despite knowledge of her suicidal risk. The claim seeks $1 million for Miller’s estate and $1 million for her mother, citing lapses in suicide‑watch procedures. State officials indicated an independent investigation is underway.
Documents
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From SCIAD NET
4 documents about Echo Glen Children’s Center that Kids Over Profits does not hold a copy of. SCIAD NET keeps them on Google Drive, where they open.
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