The family of the Missouri teenager who suffered severe brain injuries after being attacked has said a portion of her skull has been removed to help with recovery.
Kaylee Gain, 16, of St. Louis, was left in life-threatening condition by Maurnice DeClue, 15, who allegedly slammed her head into concrete during a violent altercation.
Kaylee suffered a skull fracture and frontal lobe damage during the violent March 8 fight that was caught on camera near her high school, but has since been released from the intensive care unit.
Clint and Jaime Gain, the victim’s parents, shared an update on his health and said that he is now home, after his long hospitalization and two weeks in an inpatient rehabilitation center, but that he still has “a long road ahead.” “.
On his GoFundMe pageThe family’s lawyer revealed that a part of the teenager’s skull had to be removed to “relieve pressure on her brain” and that she now needs to “wear a customized helmet.”
Kaylee Gain, 16, of St. Louis, (pictured) was left in a life-threatening condition by Maurnice DeClue, 15, who repeatedly slammed her head into the concrete during a violent altercation.
Clint and Jaime Gain, the victim’s parents, revealed that Kaylee is now home, following her lengthy hospitalization and two weeks in an inpatient rehab facility.
On their GoFundMe page, the family’s attorney revealed that a portion of the teen’s skull had to be removed to “relieve pressure on her brain” and that she now needs to “wear a custom helmet.”
DeClue’s parents reportedly told local media that she ‘wants to apologize’ to Kaylee.
‘While hospitalized, Kaylee underwent a craniectomy, which is a neurosurgical procedure that involved removing a portion of Kaylee’s skull to relieve pressure on her brain.
‘The part of Kaylee’s skull that was removed has not yet been returned to its place. Since Kaylee underwent this procedure, she has been required to wear a custom helmet to protect her brain in the event of a fall.
“Kaylee is scheduled to undergo additional surgery to reattach this part of her skull, which will require another hospitalization,” attorney Bryan M. Kaemmerer wrote.
Her family also said the young teen has been experiencing short-term memory loss and will undergo extensive neuropsychological testing to determine the long-term impact of her injuries on her cognitive function.
She has also been suffering “trauma, fear and pain” due to the incident.
Her family also said the young teen has been experiencing short-term memory loss.
Gain, due to his condition, will not attend the hearing tomorrow, but his mother, his father, his stepmother and his lawyer will be there.
She has also been suffering “trauma, fear and pain” due to the incident.
The updates come the same week as a St. Louis County Circuit Court judge’s decision on whether Kaylee’s alleged attacker will be tried in court as an adult.
DeClue faces assault charges. Although the hearing is scheduled for today, it is not necessary for the judge to issue a decision at that time.
Gain, due to his condition, will not attend tomorrow’s hearing, but his mother, father, stepmother and lawyer will be present.
‘The family trusts the legal system and trusts that the judge will make an appropriate decision based on all the facts and evidence in the case.
“The family will respect the ruling, regardless of the result,” said the lawyer.
Kaylee’s parents have previously criticized their daughter’s accused attacker, who is in custody, and are demanding she be tried as an adult.
“Physically she is fine, walking with little to no assistance, but must wear a helmet for her safety since she is still missing her bone flap,” Kaylee’s parents shared in their most recent update.
The latest update shared by Clinton Gain on March 22 shared that Kaylee was finally able to breathe on her own and was in stable condition in the hospital.
‘We are happy to share that Kaylee is breathing on her own, remains stable and the best news so far is that we have been moved out of the ICU. We are truly blessed by her great support and prayers.’
GoFundMe has raised nearly $50,927 of its $100,000 and has gotten more than 1,000 donations.
In the weeks following the attack, Kaylee remained in a coma before finally regaining consciousness and leaving the hospital in late March.
His parents previously targeted social media posts they believed they were made by DeClue, which referenced wwe and made light of the situation.
Gain appeared to have a seizure as other teens continue to fight over his body.
His parents previously pointed to social media posts they believed were made by DeClue, which referenced WWE and made light of the situation.
However, Bryan Kaemmerer, who represents Kaylee’s family, was forced to retract the claims made in his earlier statement, admitting: “It appears that social media posts that were made from an account bearing the name of the accused do not appear to be legitimate. in light of additional details that have emerged regarding the timing of the defendant’s arrest, the defendant’s lack of access to her phone after being detained, and metadata showing precisely when these posts were first published.
At the time, he added that Kaylee is recovering but “tends to repeat the same short phrases over and over again” and that he doesn’t know why she’s in the hospital.
DeClue’s parents reportedly told local media that she “wants to apologize” to Kaylee.
They have been visiting DeClue while she remains in juvenile custody and say police have followed up on social media messages that allegedly include threats toward the teen.
Gwendolyn, DeClue’s aunt, said “cruel” people got her fundraiser for legal fees canceled and that the 15-year-old is the real victim.
Their statement said Kaylee’s family was “heartened” after DeClue’s parents said she wanted to apologize for her actions.
“While these statements do not change the family’s position that it is appropriate for the defendant to be tried as an adult, it is encouraging that the defendant appears to be remorseful for what occurred during these unfortunate events,” he added.
‘The family is grateful that the accused apparently did not post these totally unpleasant messages.
“However, this does not change the fact that the family firmly believes that there is more than enough evidence for the defendant to be tried as an adult.”
DailyMail.com revealed that DeClue’s family said “cruel” people got their fundraiser for legal fees canceled and that the 15-year-old is the real victim.
During a hearing in St Louis County Court in early April, officials set a date for DeClue’s certification hearing of May 10, which will decide whether she is tried as an adult on charges of first-degree felony assault.
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Both sets of parents attended the hearing, and the judge informed DeClue’s parents, Ronald, who came to court in a wheelchair, and Conseula, that they have the right to an attorney just like their daughter.
Both declined to comment when approached by DailyMail.com, but DeClue’s attorney, Gregory Smith, added that she was “doing well” despite being detained.
“She’s a smart girl,” Smith said. “We are doing everything we can to protect her, but she knows the law well.”
Judge Dodson ordered both families to be escorted out of the courtroom separately, which he said was standard practice in his courtroom. A pretrial management hearing will also be held on May 1, nine days before the certification hearing.
DeClue’s family, who confirmed her name publicly in a statement to “address misconceptions” surrounding her arrest, launched a fundraiser to raise $150,000 to help her with her legal fees after she was charged with felony assault.