Chapter 33: The Deaths & Disappearances at New Lisbon State School

New Lisbon State School, a place for families to bring their loved ones that require round the clock care. one would think that the residents would be safe, well cared for, and in a clean environment. Not at New Lisbon. Today, we tell you about 3 disappearances and 2 of the deaths that have occurred here since 1975. We get on our soapboxes for this one, join us and find out why.

If you have any information concerning this case, please contact the Atlantic City, New Jersey, Resident Agency of the FBI, at (609) 677-6400, your local FBI office, or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.

2 New Jersey boys missing since 1975 added to FBI website. (2017, October 25). ABC7 New York. https://abc7ny.com/missing-boys-from-nj-old-persons-case-fbi/2566275/

2 runaways elude 50 searchers in woods - Newspapers.com. (n.d.). Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113008657/2-runaways-elude-50-searchers-in-woods/

Alexander, D. (2017, November 28). FBI searching NJ woods for pair who went missing in 1975, reports say. New Jersey 101.5. https://nj1015.com/fbi-searching-nj-woods-for-pair-who-went-missing-in-1975-reports-say/

Boyd, R., Jr. (2003). New Lisbon Developmental Center, New Lisbon, New Jersey. In Justice.gov. New Jersey State Attorney General. Retrieved March 23, 2023, from https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/crt/legacy/2011/04/14/newlisbon_finding_letter.pdf

FBI Seeking Information on Disappearance of Two New Jersey Boys Missing Since 1975. (2017, October 25). https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/newark/news/press-releases/fbi-seeking-information-on-disappearance-of-two-new-jersey-boys-missing-since-1975

J. (2022, December 11). The Disappearing Residents of the New Lisbon State School. Medium. https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/the-disappearing-residents-of-the-new-lisbon-state-school-f3b841bdd765

Kenneth Arthur Schweighart – The Charley Project. (2004). The Charley Project. Retrieved March 23, 2023, from https://charleyproject.org/case/kenneth-arthur-schweighart

Susan K. Livio, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. (2011, September 22). In lawsuit, family of man who froze to death claims New Lisbon Developmental Center was negligent. Nj. https://www.nj.com/news/2011/09/in_lawsuit_family_of_man_who_f.html

Times, D. L. B. C. (2011, September 23). Suit accuses New Lisbon Developmental Center of neglect in 2009 death. Burlington County Times. https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/story/news/2011/09/23/suit-accuses-new-lisbon-developmental/17331245007/

Times, N. Y. (1975a, April 29). A Patient Is Found Dead At New Lisbon State School. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1975/04/29/archives/a-patient-is-found-dead-at-new-lisbon-state-school.html

Times, N. Y. (1975b, April 30). State School Death Laid To Choking on Styrofoam. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1975/04/30/archives/state-school-death-laid-to-choking-on-styrofoam.html

Times, N. Y. (1975c, May 3). 2 New Lisbon Nurses Dismissed. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1975/05/03/archives/2-new-lisbon-nurses-dismissed.html

Times, N. Y. (1975d, December 3). STATE HEARING TOLD OF FILTH AT SCHOOL. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1975/12/03/archives/state-hearing-told-of-filth-at-school.html

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