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SoCal man dosed his kids with hallucinogenic mushrooms every day
By Noah Haggerty at Los Angeles Times - California
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
A man in North San Diego County pleaded guilty to enlisting his 9- and 11-year-old kids in a conspiracy to grow and distribute psilocybin mushrooms. He also admitted to feeding the two kids psilocybin capsules daily.
Key takeaway He also admitted to feeding the two kids psilocybin capsules daily.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The case of a North San Diego County man pleading guilty to involving his children in a psilocybin mushroom operation raises concerns about the well-being and safety of children in the region. The fact that he admitted to dosing his 9- and 11-year-old kids with hallucinogenic mushrooms daily is particularly disturbing, given the potential long-term effects on their physical and mental health. This incident may prompt local child protective services to review their protocols for identifying and intervening in similar situations. Additionally, it may lead to increased scrutiny of the availability and distribution of controlled substances in the community, and the potential for other children to be exposed to similar risks. The impact of this case on local social services and law enforcement will be worth watching, as they work to prevent similar incidents and support the affected children.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
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What is this story about? A man in North San Diego County pleaded guilty to enlisting his 9- and 11-year-old kids in a conspiracy to grow and distribute psilocybin mushrooms. He also admitted to feeding the two kids psilocybin capsules daily.
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