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By Terri Mauro, About.com Guide to Special Children

Aunt accused of murder in death of autistic toddler

Wednesday December 28, 2005
A tragic tale this morning from West Virginia: The aunt of a 2-year-old autistic boy is charged with murder for failing to provide appropriate aide when he had a medical emergency and then dumping his body in the river to cover her negligence. The woman and her boyfriend, who has also been charged, called 911 to report the boy abducted, but authorities quickly found holes in that story. The child's mother is clinging to hope that her son will be found alive, but police aren't holding out hope, and are searching the Ohio River for his remains. Go, right now, give your child a hug.

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