Sixteen-year-old Kaylee Gain, who slipped into a coma following a vicious attack in Missouri, has started to show signs of recovery, though she has no memory of the incident. The teenager has been able to have limited verbal conversations and has begun speech therapy as she continues to regain her strength. However, she does not remember the altercation that resulted in her hospitalization, which initially left her with brain bleeding and a skull fracture. Her family is hopeful for her continued progress.
Video footage of the March 8 attack showed an unnamed girl repeatedly striking Gains’ head on the pavement, leading to her injuries just blocks away from Hazelwood East High School. The 15-year-old bully was taken into custody and charged with assault. Following the assault, the girl posted on social media bragging about the incident, displaying a complete disregard for Gains’ well-being. This behavior has led to calls for her to be tried as an adult for the crime.
Gain’s family and Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey have been advocating for the unnamed girl to face adult charges for the violent attack. The girl’s family has defended her, claiming she was harassed and bullied prior to the incident. However, Gain’s family believes that the level of intelligence displayed by the accused suggests that she understood the consequences of her actions and should be held accountable as an adult. The motive behind the attack and the full scope of the incident remain unclear at this time.
The small steps that Gain has taken on her road to recovery mark significant progress for the teenager, who was initially believed to never fully recover from the brutal assault. Gain’s family has been by her side throughout her treatment, and they are determined to seek justice for the attack that left her in a coma. The family is appreciative of the support they have received from the community and is hopeful for Gain’s continued improvement as she undergoes treatment and therapy.
The Gains family has been deeply disturbed by the callous nature of the attack and the lack of remorse shown by the accused following the incident. The social media posts boasting about the assault have since been taken down, but they have further fueled calls for the girl to be tried as an adult. The severity of Gain’s injuries was immediately apparent, yet the attacker showed a complete disregard for her well-being, indicating that she poses a threat to the community.
The details surrounding the altercation that left Gain with severe injuries are still unclear, though there are suggestions that it may have been in retaliation for a previous incident the day before. Gain and another student were suspended for another altercation, but it did not result in any injuries. Despite the lack of clear motives, Gain’s family remains focused on her recovery and on seeking justice for the brutal attack that left her hospitalized. They are grateful for the progress she has made so far and are hopeful for her continued improvement.
