St. Louis, Missouri – A 16-year-old girl, Kaylee Gain, who was viciously attacked by a fellow student near Hazelwood East High School, has regained consciousness after being in a coma. The incident, which occurred earlier this month, left Kaylee in a state of amnesia, unable to recall the brutal assault that landed her in the hospital. Videos of the altercation circulated on social media, showing a 15-year-old student repeatedly striking Kaylee while she lay defenseless on the ground, ultimately causing serious brain injuries, including frontal lobe damage.
Following the attack, Kaylee’s condition was uncertain, with fears about whether she would wake up or recover. Fortunately, a recent update from the family’s lawyer, Bryan Kaemmerer, revealed that Kaylee has been moved out of the intensive care unit and has started communication with her parents, albeit briefly. She has begun speech therapy and taken a few assisted walks, as she is still unable to walk unaided due to the severity of her injuries.
The Gain family has been overwhelmed by the support they have received, with two fundraisers raising nearly $450,000 to assist with Kaylee’s recovery. Despite their gratitude for the contributions, they are pushing for the 15-year-old suspect to be tried as an adult, citing the violent nature of the assault and the devastating impact on Kaylee. They are disheartened by public comments minimizing the severity of the attack and are eager to see justice served in the legal system.
In addition to advocating for the suspect to be tried as an adult, the Gain family has emphasized the need for peace and non-retaliation from others involved in the case. They have addressed rumors surrounding the incident, clarifying that Kaylee’s mother was not involved in the altercation and was in fact at work during the time of the incident. Furthermore, details about a prior altercation involving Kaylee and another student have surfaced, shedding light on possible motives for the subsequent violent assault.
As Kaylee continues her recovery journey, the Gain family is focused on ensuring that justice is served and that others involved in the case refrain from seeking vengeance. They are hopeful that Kaylee’s story will bring attention to the seriousness of youth violence and the need for accountability in such cases. With the community’s support, they are confident in Kaylee’s strength and resilience as she navigates the challenges ahead.