:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/L3FWGWGBCBGM3FSS4TR6KVK6P4.png "Nightmare at a sleepover: the desperate plea of a girl who uncovered a shocking case")
A chilling incident in Lake Oswego, Oregon has left a community in shock and seeking answers after a teenage girl’s distressing text message led to a man’s indictment for drugging girls at a sleepover. The horrifying events unfolded one night in August 2023 at the home of 57-year-old Michael Meyden, where three 12-year-old girls, friends of Meyden’s daughter, were spending the evening.
According to reports by USAToday, Meyden became unusually involved in the sleepover, serving the girls mango smoothies laced with benzodiazepines. One of the girls, suspicious of the drinks, barely tried hers and was later able to send a frantic message to her mother, pleading for help. The mother, alerted by the distressing text, immediately came to the rescue of her daughter.
However, the other two girls had consumed the spiked drinks and fell into a deep sleep. The brave girl who remained awake pretended to sleep, feeling Meyden’s presence looming over them. She managed to call for help, leading to the rescue of all three girls and the uncovering of Meyden’s dark intentions.
The girls were taken to Randall Children’s Hospital where tests confirmed the presence of benzodiazepines in their systems. Police later raided Meyden’s home and found a cache of drugs and drug paraphernalia, leading to his indictment on several serious charges.
The community is left reeling from the disturbing incident, demanding justice for the young victims and seeking answers as to why it took six months for Meyden to be arrested. The investigation continues as authorities work to uncover the full extent of Meyden’s actions and ensure that such a nightmare does not happen again.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this harrowing event, one thing is clear: the bravery of a young girl and the quick action of her mother were instrumental in bringing Meyden to justice and preventing further harm. The scars left by that fateful sleepover will serve as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and the need to protect our children from harm.