Name: Matthew Hafer.
Died: Several days before July 27, 2013.
Age at death: 28.
Cause of death: Prescription drug overdose.
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Disability: Autism.
Details:
Matthew’s mother poisoned him with an overdose of prescription drugs.
Case status:
Joann Hafer (Mother), pled guilty to second-degree murder; sentenced to 10 years to life.
Source:
Autism Memorial: Matthew Hafer
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