DCS employee terminated, another resigns after TN teen dies while in custody

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – An employee with the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services has been terminated and another has resigned following the death of a teenager in their custody.

DCS confirmed to WSMV4 that following the death of Caden Cantrelle, the department took reactionary steps to assess DCS policies and how they were applied in this case.

Both the terminated and resigned employees were under investigation, according to DCS…

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