She "Woke Up" at the Funeral Home
Caitlin Doughty・11 minutes read
Paramedics mistakenly declared Timesha Beauchamp dead, but she was found alive at a funeral home, sparking an internal investigation. The incident sheds light on the mistreatment of black and disabled women in the medical field, transitioning to the mysterious Kentucky meat shower incident in 1867, where meat fell from the sky onto a farm, leading to various theories about its origin.
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- Paramedics wrongly declared Timesha Beauchamp dead despite clear signs of life, leading to a troubling incident where she was taken to a funeral home while still alive.
- The story of Timesha Beauchamp sheds light on the mistreatment and dismissal of concerns faced by black and disabled individuals in the medical field, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and sensitivity in healthcare settings.
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Recent questions
What happened to Timesha Beauchamp?
Mistakenly declared dead by paramedics, found alive later.
Why was Timesha Beauchamp taken to a funeral home?
Paramedics mistakenly believed she was dead.
What did Timesha Beauchamp's family do?
Advocated for her life after she was declared dead.
How did the paramedic explain Timesha's condition?
Attributed her breathing to her disorder and medication.
What is the significance of Timesha Beauchamp's story?
Highlights mistreatment of black and disabled individuals in healthcare.
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Summary
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Paramedic declares woman dead, found alive
- The segment discusses the story of Timesha Beauchamp, who was mistakenly declared dead by paramedics and taken to a funeral home, where she was discovered to be alive.
- Timesha, who has cerebral palsy, was found to be breathing and blinking after being declared dead.
- Paramedics determined Timesha was dead despite signs of life, leading to an internal investigation.
- Timesha's family, including a registered nurse, advocated for her life, but their concerns were dismissed.
- The paramedic involved attributed Timesha's breathing to her disorder and medication, not her being alive.
- Timesha's attorney suggested that she was at risk of being embalmed alive if not for her open eyes.
- The story highlights the mistreatment of black and disabled women in the medical field.
- The segment then transitions to the mysterious Kentucky meat shower incident in 1867.
- Pieces of meat, resembling beef, fell from the sky onto Mrs. Crouch's farm, with locals attempting to taste it.
- Theories about the origin of the meat ranged from cyanobacteria to alien livestock remains, but vulture vomit is considered the most plausible explanation.
