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Depression, No Support Cited At Inquest Into Deaths Of Mother And Autistic Son

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 29 Sep, 2015 12:28 PM
    PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — An inquest in Prince Rupert, B.C., has heard a mother was battling depression and a lack of support when she killed herself and her severely disabled son in their north coast home.
     
    The hearing began Monday examining the April 3, 2014 death of severely autistic 16-year-old Robert Robinson and the suicide of his 39-year-old mother, Angie Robinson.
     
    The sister of the dead woman, Michelle Watson, testified about the 39-year-old's mental health struggles, problems with a past abusive relationship, and difficulties in finding services or receiving support while raising Robert.
     
    The teen was diagnosed with autism at the age of three, and Watson told the jury he would often try to hurt himself by butting his head into walls or breaking windows if he was startled.
     
    A relief worker who handled Robert's case told the jury the youth was generally happy.
     
    A psychiatrist and three RCMP officers are scheduled to testify Tuesday, with the inquest slated to continue at the Prince Rupert courthouse until Friday. 

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