Conflicting Accounts Surround Death of Intellectually Disabled Man in Care Facility
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
Oudi Hassan, a resident with intellectual disabilities, died at the Neve Menashe care facility in Pardes Hanna, with his family raising concerns about conflicting accounts and potential cover-ups. Paramedics found him with suspicious marks, and his mother was informed of his death after initial resuscitation efforts. The facility and the Ministry of Welfare are cooperating with the police investigation, which is ongoing.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Oudi Hassan died at the Neve Menashe care facility in Pardes Hanna under suspicious circumstances.
- His family claims conflicting staff accounts and suspicious marks on his body warrant a full investigation.
- Paramedics found Hassan unconscious with a red mark around his neck and fresh blood.
- The care facility and Ministry of Welfare are cooperating with the ongoing police investigation.
- Hassan had been moved to the facility after alleged abuse at a previous institution.
Oudi Hassan, a resident with intellectual disabilities and dementia, died under unclear circumstances at the Neve Menashe care facility in Pardes Hanna. His family had moved him to the facility hoping for better safety after he allegedly experienced abuse at a previous institution. His sister, Eti, expressed optimism that the new facility would be different, unaware that paramedics, called to the scene around 4:00 AM, had already pronounced him dead. Hassan's mother, Ruti, received a call at 5:00 AM stating her son was undergoing resuscitation, followed by a call three minutes later confirming his death.
Initial discrepancies emerged from an MDA (Magen David Adom) report indicating Hassan was found unconscious, not breathing, with muscle rigidity, a red mark around his neck, and fresh blood. Further questions arose as the family sought answers from staff, with conflicting accounts about Hassan's final hours. Eti Hassan became suspicious of a cover-up, stating, "Someone is covering up for something." Discrepancies also surfaced regarding how Hassan went to sleep, with two caregivers providing contradictory versions of events.
The Neve Menashe facility and the Ministry of Welfare issued a joint statement expressing deep sorrow over Hassan's death and offering condolences to his family. They affirmed full cooperation with the ongoing police investigation to thoroughly clarify the circumstances and ascertain the truth, emphasizing their commitment to the safety and well-being of all residents.
The Israel Police stated that the death investigation is being handled by the court system and that all investigative actions have been conducted accordingly. They added that the investigation is ongoing and declined to comment further.