Name: Harrison Louden.
Died: August 13, 2021.
Age at death: 3.
Cause of death: Homicide (Asphyxiation).
Location: Kidderminster, England, UK.
Details:
Harrison was suspected to have autism, and his parents were negotiating the health care system to get him services. Because they were at home due to the Covid-19 lockdowns, appointments were sometimes postponed and often had to be done remotely.
Harrison’s father, a police officer, left a letter saying he believed Covid had ruined Harrison’s chances of ever getting proper support. Then he suffocated Harrison with helium gas and killed himself.
References:
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Autism Memorial 