Teen murder and suicide under investigation

scotty · 08-24-2006, 09:40 AM

http://www.kget.com/news/local/story...4-B26DAE1D5659

Teen murder and suicide under investigation

Posted 8/23/06
BAKERSFIELD - Police are investigating a suspected murder suicide involving an 18-year-old man and his 46-year-old mother.

Bakersfield Police say they received a phone call from the teen who said he was possessed by the devil and has killed his mother. During the call, the man also makes suicidal comments.

Officials went to a house in the 8200 block of Sargent Way and found a 46-year-old Donna DeWitt.

About an hour later, police were notified by the Highway Patrol that there was a fatal crash on the railroad tracks near Golden State Highway and Norris Road. Officials said a car drove off the road and landed upside down.

Police identified the driver as Solon DeWitt, 18, the teen who made the terrifying 911 call.

DeWitt used to attend Stockdale High School, but was expelled in 2004. One former classmate said she was surprised by the violent actions.

Family friends said DeWitt was suffering from depression and had been battling Valley Fever. They said he had recently stopped taking his anti-depressant medication and was not into the occult, even though he told the 911 operator he was possessed by the devil.

Neighbors said they didn't know Donna DeWitt that well. They said she seemed like a very nice woman. They said she and her fiancé were to be married next month.

Details of how Solon DeWitt killed have not been released, but the coroner’s office said a gun was found with the teenager.

A candlelight vigil will be held Thursday night for both Donna and Solon, at their house in southwest Bakersfield. It will start at 8 p.m.

Homerbcool · 08-24-2006, 10:33 AM

may thier lord welcome them both without judgement..for they know not what they did..may they have piece of mind and may the new world they are in be one with out judgment!!

LCrawford67 · 08-24-2006, 10:43 AM

What's "Valley Fever?"

Homerbcool · 08-24-2006, 11:32 AM

GOOGLED IT...

Valley fever is another name for the sometimes deadly infection coccidioidomycosis. It is called valley fever because the organism that causes it is commonly found in the soil of the southwestern United States, Mexico, and parts of Central and South America.

Valley fever usually affects the lungs. When it affects other parts of the body, it is called disseminated valley fever.

What is the infectious agent that causes valley fever?

Valley fever is caused by Coccidioides immitis, a fungus. The fungus produces spores that can be inhaled when they get into the air. Spores are hardy forms of the fungus that can live for a long time in harsh environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and drought.

Where is valley fever found?

The valley fever fungus grows naturally in soil in the southwestern United States and in parts of Central and South America.

How do people get valley fever?

Valley fever is spread through the air. If soil containing the valley fever fungus is disturbed by construction, natural disasters, or wind, the fungus spores get into the air. People can breathe in the spores and get valley fever. The disease is not spread from person to person.

What are the signs and symptoms of valley fever?

About 60% of infected persons have no symptoms. The rest develop flu-like symptoms that can last for a month and tiredness that can sometimes last for longer than a few weeks. A small percentage of infected persons (<1%) can develop disease that spreads outside the lungs to the brain, bone, and skin (disseminated disease). Without proper treatment, valley fever can lead to severe pneumonia, meningitis, and even death.

How is valley fever diagnosed?

Valley fever is diagnosed with a blood test or culture.

Who is at risk for valley fever?

Anyone can get valley fever, but people who engage in activities that disturb the soil are at increased risk. They include:

Farmers
Construction workers
Military personnel
Archaeologists
People with weakened immune systems are at increased risk for disseminated disease. HIV infection, as well as medical advances like chemotherapy and organ transplants, cripple the immune system and weaken resistance to fungus infections. Others at increased risk for disseminated disease are: elderly persons, African-Americans, Asians, and women in the third trimester of pregnancy.

What is the treatment for valley fever?

Valley fever can usually be treated with fungus-killing medicines.

How common is valley fever?

An estimated 50,000 to 100,000 persons develop symptoms of valley fever each year in the United States, with 35,000 new infections per year in California alone. In Arizona, the incidence of reported cases was 15 per 100,000 in 1995.

Is valley fever an emerging infectious disease?

Yes. Valley fever is on the rise because of the growing number of people who are moving to areas where the disease is common (such as Arizona) and increases in the number of persons with weakened immune systems.

Recent natural disasters have also triggered a rise in valley fever cases. The central valley of Southern California had a 4-year epidemic of valley fever in the early 1990s after a severe drought. Cases of valley fever also increased in persons exposed to billowing dust released by the January 1994 earthquake in Northridge, California.

How can valley fever be prevented?

There is no vaccine against valley fever. Persons at risk for valley fever should avoid exposure to dust and dry soil in areas where valley fever is common.

This fact sheet is for information only and is not meant to be used for self-diagnosis or as a substitute for consultation with a health-care provider. If you have any questions about the disease described above or think that you might have a fungus infection, consult a health-care provider.

mom2one · 08-24-2006, 02:13 PM

way to go homer... isn't google a huge time saver...

and yet here we read yet another article on ad's and violence... paxhell... gotta love it

LCrawford67 · 08-24-2006, 02:15 PM

Wow....I wonder what AD he was taking. How horrible.

scotty · 08-24-2006, 06:41 PM

More on this one. He was being treated for the valley fever and depression, due to the valley fever. His doc realized that the drugs being used should NOT be used together(I don't know what they were) and stopped the ssri cold turkey. The police are VERY aware of the ssri involvement in this case.

Homerbcool · 08-24-2006, 06:44 PM

..which ssri..not that it matters..just curious..18 million on paxhell alone and in just the U.S.? ..prayers are needed!!

LCrawford67 · 08-24-2006, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotty

More on this one. He was being treated for the valley fever and depression, due to the valley fever. His doc realized that the drugs being used should NOT be used together(I don't know what they were) and stopped the ssri cold turkey. The police are VERY aware of the ssri involvement in this case.

Oh boy! I smell a HUGE malpractice suit! It's not going to bring anyone back, I know. But, hopefully there will be some form of justice.

scotty · 08-24-2006, 07:01 PM

We don't know which one yet. I'll let you know as soon as I find out.

Amaya's Nana · 08-24-2006, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotty

More on this one. He was being treated for the valley fever and depression, due to the valley fever. His doc realized that the drugs being used should NOT be used together(I don't know what they were) and stopped the ssri cold turkey. The police are VERY aware of the ssri involvement in this case.

My God what is wrong with these doctors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????

08-24-2006, 09:40 AM	#1
scotty Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new jersey Posts: 47,009	Teen murder and suicide under investigation http://www.kget.com/news/local/story...4-B26DAE1D5659 Teen murder and suicide under investigation Posted 8/23/06 BAKERSFIELD - Police are investigating a suspected murder suicide involving an 18-year-old man and his 46-year-old mother. Bakersfield Police say they received a phone call from the teen who said he was possessed by the devil and has killed his mother. During the call, the man also makes suicidal comments. Officials went to a house in the 8200 block of Sargent Way and found a 46-year-old Donna DeWitt. About an hour later, police were notified by the Highway Patrol that there was a fatal crash on the railroad tracks near Golden State Highway and Norris Road. Officials said a car drove off the road and landed upside down. Police identified the driver as Solon DeWitt, 18, the teen who made the terrifying 911 call. DeWitt used to attend Stockdale High School, but was expelled in 2004. One former classmate said she was surprised by the violent actions. Family friends said DeWitt was suffering from depression and had been battling Valley Fever. They said he had recently stopped taking his anti-depressant medication and was not into the occult, even though he told the 911 operator he was possessed by the devil. Neighbors said they didn't know Donna DeWitt that well. They said she seemed like a very nice woman. They said she and her fiancé were to be married next month. Details of how Solon DeWitt killed have not been released, but the coroner’s office said a gun was found with the teenager. A candlelight vigil will be held Thursday night for both Donna and Solon, at their house in southwest Bakersfield. It will start at 8 p.m. __________________ AKA Laurie "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." MLK

08-24-2006, 10:33 AM	#2
Homerbcool "Infatuated with kazoobies" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 16,757	Re: Teen murder and suicide under investigation may thier lord welcome them both without judgement..for they know not what they did..may they have piece of mind and may the new world they are in be one with out judgment!! __________________ That's one of the curses of anxiety--we make possibilities into certainties.....Tim

08-24-2006, 10:43 AM	#3
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 34,484	Re: Teen murder and suicide under investigation What's "Valley Fever?" __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 Today is the best day, EVER!

08-24-2006, 11:32 AM	#4
Homerbcool "Infatuated with kazoobies" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 16,757	Re: Teen murder and suicide under investigation GOOGLED IT... Valley fever is another name for the sometimes deadly infection coccidioidomycosis. It is called valley fever because the organism that causes it is commonly found in the soil of the southwestern United States, Mexico, and parts of Central and South America. Valley fever usually affects the lungs. When it affects other parts of the body, it is called disseminated valley fever. What is the infectious agent that causes valley fever? Valley fever is caused by Coccidioides immitis, a fungus. The fungus produces spores that can be inhaled when they get into the air. Spores are hardy forms of the fungus that can live for a long time in harsh environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and drought. Where is valley fever found? The valley fever fungus grows naturally in soil in the southwestern United States and in parts of Central and South America. How do people get valley fever? Valley fever is spread through the air. If soil containing the valley fever fungus is disturbed by construction, natural disasters, or wind, the fungus spores get into the air. People can breathe in the spores and get valley fever. The disease is not spread from person to person. What are the signs and symptoms of valley fever? About 60% of infected persons have no symptoms. The rest develop flu-like symptoms that can last for a month and tiredness that can sometimes last for longer than a few weeks. A small percentage of infected persons (<1%) can develop disease that spreads outside the lungs to the brain, bone, and skin (disseminated disease). Without proper treatment, valley fever can lead to severe pneumonia, meningitis, and even death. How is valley fever diagnosed? Valley fever is diagnosed with a blood test or culture. Who is at risk for valley fever? Anyone can get valley fever, but people who engage in activities that disturb the soil are at increased risk. They include: Farmers Construction workers Military personnel Archaeologists People with weakened immune systems are at increased risk for disseminated disease. HIV infection, as well as medical advances like chemotherapy and organ transplants, cripple the immune system and weaken resistance to fungus infections. Others at increased risk for disseminated disease are: elderly persons, African-Americans, Asians, and women in the third trimester of pregnancy. What is the treatment for valley fever? Valley fever can usually be treated with fungus-killing medicines. How common is valley fever? An estimated 50,000 to 100,000 persons develop symptoms of valley fever each year in the United States, with 35,000 new infections per year in California alone. In Arizona, the incidence of reported cases was 15 per 100,000 in 1995. Is valley fever an emerging infectious disease? Yes. Valley fever is on the rise because of the growing number of people who are moving to areas where the disease is common (such as Arizona) and increases in the number of persons with weakened immune systems. Recent natural disasters have also triggered a rise in valley fever cases. The central valley of Southern California had a 4-year epidemic of valley fever in the early 1990s after a severe drought. Cases of valley fever also increased in persons exposed to billowing dust released by the January 1994 earthquake in Northridge, California. How can valley fever be prevented? There is no vaccine against valley fever. Persons at risk for valley fever should avoid exposure to dust and dry soil in areas where valley fever is common. This fact sheet is for information only and is not meant to be used for self-diagnosis or as a substitute for consultation with a health-care provider. If you have any questions about the disease described above or think that you might have a fungus infection, consult a health-care provider. __________________ That's one of the curses of anxiety--we make possibilities into certainties.....Tim

08-24-2006, 02:13 PM	#5
mom2one Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NY Posts: 1,320	Re: Teen murder and suicide under investigation way to go homer... isn't google a huge time saver... and yet here we read yet another article on ad's and violence... paxhell... gotta love it __________________ JoAnn 4/04-7/06- 20mg 7/06- 10mg 4/07- 5mg 7/07- 0mg 7/07- back to 5mg 9/09- 0mg

08-24-2006, 02:15 PM	#6
LCrawford67 Moderator "Everybody poops" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 34,484	Re: Teen murder and suicide under investigation Wow....I wonder what AD he was taking. How horrible. __________________ aka LC aka Laurie C. Paxil, 20 mg since 1997, for IBS Two unsuccessful attempts to quit. Started tapering 11/27/06 PAXIL FREE 12/29/07 Today is the best day, EVER!

08-24-2006, 06:41 PM	#7
scotty Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new jersey Posts: 47,009	Re: Teen murder and suicide under investigation More on this one. He was being treated for the valley fever and depression, due to the valley fever. His doc realized that the drugs being used should NOT be used together(I don't know what they were) and stopped the ssri cold turkey. The police are VERY aware of the ssri involvement in this case. __________________ AKA Laurie "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." MLK

08-24-2006, 06:44 PM	#8
Homerbcool "Infatuated with kazoobies" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 16,757	Re: Teen murder and suicide under investigation ..which ssri..not that it matters..just curious..18 million on paxhell alone and in just the U.S.? ..prayers are needed!! __________________ That's one of the curses of anxiety--we make possibilities into certainties.....Tim

08-24-2006, 07:01 PM	#10
scotty Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: new jersey Posts: 47,009	Re: Teen murder and suicide under investigation We don't know which one yet. I'll let you know as soon as I find out. __________________ AKA Laurie "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." MLK

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