Kaylee Gain, a 16-year-old student from Missouri, faces a grueling recovery involving multiple surgeries and therapy sessions after being assaulted outside her high school, sparking widespread community support and legal action.
Kaylee Gain, a 16-year-old from Missouri, was severely injured in an assault outside her high school which led to the removal of part of her skull to relieve brain pressure. Following the incident, she now wears a protective custom helmet and is slated for further surgery to reattach the removed skull fragment. The assault has necessitated ongoing physical and speech therapy for Kaylee due to her suffering from short-term memory loss.
The assailant, 15-year-old Maurnice DeClue, is currently subject to legal proceedings to ascertain if he will be tried as an adult. In the meantime, a GoFundMe campaign launched to support Kaylee’s recovery has garnered over $50,000, moving towards a target of $100,000. As Kaylee progresses through her recovery, her family has expressed appreciation for public support and their trust in the justice system to handle the case appropriately.
