The McKamey Manor Whistleblowers - Where It All Began
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22-Jul-2025
Shaylen Williams opens up about her early days at McKamey Manor—how Russ McKamey promised her creative control, a leading role in the experience, and a family environment. But as Kris Smith observed from the outside, it was clear something wasn’t right. This is the beginning of a story that would evolve into one of the most disturbing whistleblower accounts in recent memory.
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