Jan 29, 2025, 4:15 PM
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Family demands answers after Chelsea Adolphus found dead on hospital roof

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Highlights
  • Chelsea Adolphus, a 28-year-old woman, was admitted to Vista Medical Center East seeking medical treatment.
  • She was discovered unresponsive on the roof of the hospital, leading to her death from hypothermia.
  • Her family is demanding answers about the circumstances and safety measures at the hospital.
Story

In January 2025, Chelsea Adolphus, a 28-year-old woman, was admitted to Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, Illinois, seeking medical treatment. On January 23, hospital staff found her unresponsive on the roof at approximately 8:45 a.m. She had been missing from her room for several hours and was discovered in freezing conditions, wearing only a hospital gown. Chelsea was pronounced dead later that same day. The circumstances surrounding her wandering onto the roof have raised serious concerns among her family, who are calling for answers and accountability from the hospital. Following the incident, the Lake County Coroner's Office indicated that preliminary findings suggested Chelsea died of hypothermia and that further investigations, including toxicology tests, were pending. Notably, the hospital did not promptly notify the Waukegan Police Department about the incident; rather, law enforcement became aware after being informed by the coroner's office. This lack of communication has sparked further outrage from Chelsea's family, who emphasize the need for transparency regarding what occurred during her stay. Chelsea's brother, Paul Adolphus, expressed frustration over the apparent lack of security and monitoring at the hospital. He has publicly urged hospital staff to provide a clear account of the events that led up to his sister's death. Meanwhile, the Lake County Coroner, Jennifer Banek, criticized Vista Medical Center East for what she referred to as

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