‘School From Hell’ Shuts Down

Missouri reform school faced abuse allegations

IN JANUARY, Rolling Stone published an investigation into the abuse allegations against Agapé Boarding School, a Baptist reform school for boys. Days later, the Missouri school shuttered its doors. “It was surprising how quickly they closed,” says reporter Adam Piore. “It seems that was the last straw.” There could be more fallout to come: On Jan. 13, the FBI requested records on one of the cases.