Assumption Parish, LA – A health care worker has been charged with cruelty to the infirmed following an incident involving a patient at a health care facility. The suspect, identified as Markus Stadium, reportedly used a lighter to burn the unnamed victim.
The incident is said to have occurred earlier this month. Stadium allegedly informed the victim’s family that the injuries were a result of wasp bites.
Skepticism arose among family members due to the nature and frequency of the injuries. On Monday, the health care organization contacted the sheriff’s office to report possible abuse.
Medical personnel confirmed that the victim sustained burns on multiple occasions. Evidence reportedly points to Stadium using a barbecue grill type lighter to inflict the injuries.
An arrest warrant was obtained, and Stadium turned himself in to the Assumption Parish Detention Center on Tuesday. He is being held on a $1 million bond.
