@nbcsouthflorida: A man accused of fatally choking a patient with autism at an assisted living facility in Fort Lauderdale in 2023 has been arrested, authorities said. Jimmy Alexis, 43, was arrested Tuesday on a manslaughter charge, Fort Lauderdale Police officials said. According to authorities, Alexis was an employee at the assisted living facility, Genuine Love and Care on Northwest 6th Place. In June of 2023, officers arrived at the facility after a patient was reported dead, police said. Documents said that Alexis admitted that he restrained the patient, a 26-year-old with autism named Jason Similien. Owners of the facility told investigators that Similien suffered from psychosis and anxiety. Arrest documents state that investigators spoke with another employee, who claimed Alexis choked the patient to the point of being unconscious multiple times that night. #fortlauderdale #autism
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Wednesday 07 October 2026 22:30:22 GMT
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Kee Kee :
As an autism mom, I want to live forever bc this can NOT happen to my son
2026-10-08 03:16:41
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𝙻𝚒𝚕𝚒★ :
THIS IS MY MOMMA COUSIN PLS SPEARD THE WORD
2026-10-08 10:57:15
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K.Y. Robinson ✍🏾📚 :
This is why my late parents never wanted my brother in a facility. I just hope I outlive him so this will never happen to him.
2026-10-08 03:41:05
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Doms Pretty Finds :
This company is horrible .. I had a lady watching my son , i noticed instantly something wasn’t right with the lady .. my son started acting scared of her … I ask her not come back to assist us. I’m so sad this family went through this
2026-10-08 01:37:05
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LusciousnessDEBB 🇭🇹 ❤️💯💕 :
Why no one helped him 🤦🏾♀️they all need to be locked up. And close that assist living home!!!
2026-10-07 23:46:38
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hungry_kayla :
Don’t trust those home businesses
2026-10-08 02:02:11
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Gigi :
This is what scares my for my grandson. 🥺
2026-10-07 23:15:17
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ORIGINAL. Im ME😌💋& ur…. u….. :
This is insane, I think I worked their previously
2026-10-12 06:32:03
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Therealjamaicanbarbie :
For some reason I felt this they took my disability child away from me when I was the one looking for help and they wanted to take her and put her in foster care and for some reason I felt like this could of been my child I cried when I hear this news it’s so freaking messed up how this Florida system is I hate it and I just want to move far away cause of this crap they have this big target on my back and I take care of my freaking kids but the ppl that’s out there that’s not taking care of their kids they not finding them but them bothering the ppl like myself that’s actually taking care of of her kids 😔😢😪
2026-10-08 10:30:13
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katkillalove :
Omg so sad
2026-10-08 09:35:23
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margaritabuttigli5 :
This why I don’t trust no one with my son who has autism 😭😭omg he just wanted cookies omg omg wtf 🤬 is wrong with people I’m crying omg omg omg wtf 🤬!!! I hope he gets jail justice 😭😭😭
2026-10-08 03:49:33
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UglyDoll Beauty Facade :
A lot of these homes just collecting money
2026-10-08 01:35:10
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Nikki’s Space :
These group homes are brutal
2026-10-08 02:16:33
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JennyLynn :
Restraining isn’t even allowed in care homes
2026-10-08 17:31:26
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geminithatwin :
When I’m out I see alot of disabled adults out with their aides and I see how they talk to them and treat them , not putting my son in that as long as I live I will be by my sons side
2026-10-08 10:58:21
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Tina_louise_bob :
Being Understaffed and not doing background is totally the issue!!! I feel for the family since I do have a cousin on the autism spectrum. This should never happen to anyone in any care facility
2026-10-08 03:33:34
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LovingMe78 :
So sad 🙏🏽🙏🏽
2026-10-08 01:25:37
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Aussieproud :
justice for maximum, our most vulnerable need better understanding and care
2026-10-07 22:35:19
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lipglosskitten :
omg i was sooo close to having them find a caregiver for my son !!!!!!! WTFFFFFFFF BRO. i never continued with the process because the lady told me to Lie to medicaid about the hours
2026-10-08 01:46:40
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Brown girl ❤️❤️❤️❤️ :
Over some damn cookies
2026-10-08 18:10:11
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DonAví :
Mighty God!
2026-10-10 21:15:30
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MagnusBarefoot :
That's why I take care of my loved one by myself. 99% paralyzed.
2026-10-08 19:16:22
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Ashley Kissane :
I’m so tired of hearing stories like this.. our world is so messed up and so backwards.
2026-10-08 16:22:41
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13 ❤️ :
Smh. Everybody who handles patients should be certified to handle patients and trained properly. Stop doing quick hires and picking people off the street. Rip man ill be mad
2026-10-08 12:00:36
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charlene :
Am a good caregiver and can’t get a job
2026-10-08 15:57:24
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