Name: Lylah Johnson.
Died: March 11, 2011.
Age at death: 8.
Cause of death: Carbon monxide poisoning.
Location: San Leandro, California, USA.
Disability: Cerebral palsy, scoliosis.
Details:
Lylah’s mother poisoned her with car exhaust from the family van.
Case status:
Christel Johnson (Mother), convicted of second-degree murder; declared insane; committed to state psychiatric hospital for 15 years to life.
Source:
People Vs. Christel Irene Johnson
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