2024-04-30 16:05:24
A mother murdered her son who had autism spectrum disorder and then took her own life inside her home.
The Legal Medical Service (SML) of Puerto Montt confirmed that The death of a mother and her six-year-old son responded to a patricide and subsequent suicidein a tragic case that shocked the city of Puerto Varas, in the Los Lagos Region.
The event revealed the complicated emotional moment that the 39-year-old woman, identified as Margarita Marcos Ávila, was experiencing, because She had to combine her work as a home advisor with caring for little Oliver Maldonado Marcos, who had an autism spectrum disorder..
According to reports, the boy was a student at the Felmer Niklitscheck School, in the same city of Puerto Varas.
They accuse abandonment of the State
“There was an abandonment by the State of this mother and her son, who were going through a bad time emotionally.“, said councilor Marcelo Salazar (UDI) in this regard.
“We believe that the State must protect these children and their families, with deeper treatment“he added.
According to what was reported by the newspaper El Llanquihue, The woman and her son lived alone in a house in Población del Surin the Puerto Chico Alto sector.
The case of patricide and subsequent suicide was discovered by residents of the townwho reported that on Tuesday morning they heard screams coming from the house where they both lived.
Upon entering the residence, they found the lifeless bodies of Margarita and Oliver.
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The case caused commotion in the community, so organizations linked to the issue of autism They called for vigils to make the issue visible in the cities of Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt.
About, Loreto Kemp, president of the Autism Federation of Southern Chilehighlighted how relevant it is to make visible the realities experienced by people who suffer from the autism spectrum.
The leader stressed that It is very important to continue disseminating the implications of the Autism Law.
If you or anyone you know needs psychological help related to a mental health emergency or crisis, you can call 600 360 7777 or the Ministry of Health line *4141. This service is free and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also search for the nearest care center or connect with specialists via video call at THIS LINK.