No Charges Filed in Camper's Death

The decision not to pursue involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of 12-year-old Clark Harman at Trails Carolina's Wilderness Camp was announced by District Attorney Andrew Murray. Despite ruling the death a homicide due to suffocation, the investigation concluded there was no criminal intent or recklessness. Harman's death occurred shortly after his arrival at the camp, when he was required to sleep in a 'bivy,' a small tent with a plastic sheet, as part of camp protocols. The camp's license was revoked following the incident due to multiple violations identified by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Investigators noted the failure of staff to check if Harman was breathing and issues with the bivy's alarm system. The camp is now closed, and its property is on the market.