Article updated: 7/26/2012 12:38 PM
Algonquin teen abandoned in Tenn. returning
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By Associated Press
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — An East Tennessee judge has agreed to send an adult teen, abandoned by her mother in a bar, back to her Algonquin home.
According to The Knoxville News Sentinel Judge John McAfee ruled for Campbell County Chancery Court on Wednesday that Illinois officials will assume custody of 19-year-old Lynn Cameron.
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The intellectually disabled teen was left in a Caryville bar June 28. Eva Cameron told police that she left her daughter because "she couldn't handle her anymore."
McAfee noted that Illinois officials have found a suitable placement for Lynn Cameron that will provide appropriate services to her.
Eva Cameron told police she couldn't take care of both Lynn and a younger daughter, who is also disabled. No charges were filed.
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