Name: Harrison Louden.
Died: August 13, 2021.
Age at death: 3.
Cause of death: Asphyxiation.
Location: Kidderminster, England, UK.
Disability: Autism.
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, who left a letter saying he believed Covid had ruined Harrison’s chances of ever getting proper support, suffocated Harrison with helium gas and then killed himself.
Case Status:
David Louden (Father), deceased.
Sources:
Autism Memorial: Harrison Louden
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