Name: Jude Mirra
Died: February 4, 2010.
Age at death: 8.
Cause of death: Poisoning.
Location: New York City, New York, USA.
Disability: Autism.
Details:
Jude’s mother allegedly poisoned him with prescription drugs.
Case status:
Gigi Jordan (Mother), convicted of first-degree manslaughter, sentenced to 18 years. Conviction overturned because of a violation of her right to a public trial. New trial granted; decision reversed. Died by suicide after being told she would return to prison.
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