659. Alpine Boys Ranch

Today the facility is mostly known for having been closed down after Joseph Bolt Jr. downed attempting to escape the facility.

But there was more reasons when the Department of Social and Health Services intervened against the facility after the death. Articles mention inadequate supervision of residents, treatment issues and disciplinary measures.

It means that it could not have been fun to be there as a teenager.

The Ranch could not proceed as the parents of the boy sued the ranch and the insurance went up as result of the lawsuit.

Sources:

• DSHS takes action against ranch where boy drowned (The Kitsap Sun)
• Insurance woes force boys ranch to close (The Seattle Times)