Hayden Dukes

Name: Hayden Dukes.
Died: January 8, 2015.
Age at death: 4.
Cause of death: Head injury.
Location: Underwood, Indiana, USA.

Details:
Hayden had autism and diGeorge syndrome.

Hayden was beaten by his father for trying to get his father’s attention while his father was watching TV. He died of severe head injuries after five days in the hospital.

References:
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