Mother accused of trying to cause fatal overdoses in sons with autism

WKRC

A Florida woman, Marilyn Therrell, was charged with attempted murder and abuse after allegedly overdosing her two adult sons with severe autism and then herself. The overdoses were found to be intentional, with Therrell reportedly stating that caring for her sons became unbearable after her husband's death. The victims survived and will be placed under the care of Adult Protective Services.

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All articles from 21 September 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.