Daycare Death Case Now in Hands of Special Prosecutor

Daycare death case now in hands of special prosecutor

PARK HILLS, Mo. – The death of a three-year-old at a Park Hills daycare is now in the hands of the prosecutor as the daycare’s owner continues to operate a separate facility right next door. It has been more than two weeks since three-year-old Conrad Ashcraft died at Poppy's Playhouse 2. The facility almost immediately lost its license. A memorial still sits on the front steps of the daycare. "For this to still be out here just to remind everybo…

No charges filed yet in Conrad Ashcraft death investigation

Spreading Conrad’s story and autism awareness. Over two weeks have passed since the tragic death of three-year-old Conrad Ashcraft at the Park Hills daycare, Poppy’s Playhouse, but despite growing public pressure and two wrongful death lawsuits, no criminal charges have been filed as of June 1. As June begins, the Park Hills community is still waiting for prosecutorial decisions and systemic changes that could prevent another tragedy. Captain Mi…