S3 Ep158: Maya Kowalski: Sickness Turns to Tragedy (Part 1)
Maya Kowalski was ten years old when her father brought her to Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in October of 2016. The previous year, Maya had been diagnosed with a rare neurological condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome which caused her excruciating pain. Consistent therapy and ketamine treatments had gotten Maya’s condition under control, but she would have flare ups from time to time, and one of these flare ups brought her to the emergency room at All Children's Hospital, complaining of pain in her stomach. Maya would remain at the hospital for the next several months, against the wishes of herself and her parents, lawyers would later say. Her mother Beata Kowalski was accused of neglect and medical abuse, and by the time Maya was finally allowed to go home, her mother was dead, having taken her own life after being forbidden from seeing her sick daughter for 87 days. Maya’s family would go on to sue Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, claiming it’s actions led to Beata Kowalski taking her own life, devastated that she could not see her daughter and that she was being accused of abusing Maya. The Kowalski family also alleged that Maya was medically kidnapped, battered and abused while in the hospital’s care. This lawsuit would bring to the light deeper issues at Johns Hopkins, issues that affected far more than the Kowalski family and lead many of us to ask the question; if you can’t trust those who take an oath to do no harm, who can you trust? Try our coffee!! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.comBecome a Patreon member -- > ｿ https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeeklyShop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> ｿ https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shopYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcastWebsite: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.comInstagram: @CrimeWeeklyPodTwitter: @CrimeWeeklyPodFacebook: @CrimeWeeklyPodADS: 1. HellofreshGo to HelloFresh.com/CrimeWeeklyFree and use code CRIMEWEEKLYFREE for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. That’s free breakfast for life at HelloFresh.com/CrimeWeeklyFree with code CRIMEWEEKLYFREE.2. TalkspaceTo match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/CRIMEWEEKLY to get $80 off of your first month and show your support for the show.3. SkyLight FramesThe perfect gift for everyone! As a special, limited time offer for our listeners, get $15 off a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com/WEEKLY.4. Alo MovesFind the health and wellness routine that works for you with Alo Moves! Go to AloMoves.com and use code CRIMEWEEKLYVIP in all caps for 30 days FREE, plus 20% off an annual membership. 5. HelixHelix is offering 25% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners in honor of Black Friday! Go to HelixSleep.com/CRIMEWEEKLY and use code HELIXPARTNER25. This is their best offer yet and it won’t last long! With Helix, better sleep starts now.
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S3 Ep158: Maya Kowalski: Sickness Turns to Tragedy (Part 1)
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Maya Kowalski was ten years old when her father brought her to Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in October of 2016. The previous year, Maya had been diagnosed with a rare neurological condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome which caused her excruciating pain. Consistent therapy and ketamine treatments had gotten Maya’s condition under control, but she would have flare ups from time to time, and one of these flare ups brought her to the emergency room at All Children's Hospital, complaining of pain in her stomach. Maya would remain at the hospital for the next several months, against the wishes of herself and her parents, lawyers would later say. Her mother Beata Kowalski was accused of neglect and medical abuse, and by the time Maya was finally allowed to go home, her mother was dead, having taken her own life after being forbidden from seeing her sick daughter for 87 days. Maya’s family would go on to sue Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, claiming it’s actions led to Beata Kowalski taking her own life, devastated that she could not see her daughter and that she was being accused of abusing Maya. The Kowalski family also alleged that Maya was medically kidnapped, battered and abused while in the hospital’s care. This lawsuit would bring to the light deeper issues at Johns Hopkins, issues that affected far more than the Kowalski family and lead many of us to ask the question; if you can’t trust those who take an oath to do no harm, who can you trust? Try our coffee!! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.comBecome a Patreon member -- > ｿ https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeeklyShop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> ｿ https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shopYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcastWebsite: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.comInstagram: @CrimeWeeklyPodTwitter: @CrimeWeeklyPodFacebook: @CrimeWeeklyPodADS: 1. HellofreshGo to HelloFresh.com/CrimeWeeklyFree and use code CRIMEWEEKLYFREE for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. That’s free breakfast for life at HelloFresh.com/CrimeWeeklyFree with code CRIMEWEEKLYFREE.2. TalkspaceTo match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/CRIMEWEEKLY to get $80 off of your first month and show your support for the show.3. SkyLight FramesThe perfect gift for everyone! As a special, limited time offer for our listeners, get $15 off a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com/WEEKLY.4. Alo MovesFind the health and wellness routine that works for you with Alo Moves! Go to AloMoves.com and use code CRIMEWEEKLYVIP in all caps for 30 days FREE, plus 20% off an annual membership. 5. HelixHelix is offering 25% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners in honor of Black Friday! Go to HelixSleep.com/CRIMEWEEKLY and use code HELIXPARTNER25. This is their best offer yet and it won’t last long! With Helix, better sleep starts now.