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4-Year-Old Autistic Boy Found Dead After Mom Left Him in Odd Position for 9 Hours
- A 4-year-old boy with autism was found dead in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, prompting charges against his mother.
- Authorities say the child had been dead for more than 24 hours when responders arrived.
- The mother reported the child unconscious but investigators described signs of prolonged death and neglect.
- The home was described as unclean and disheveled with drug paraphernalia present.
- The autopsy was scheduled to determine the cause of death.
- Ruleman allegedly did not take the child to multiple scheduled doctor visits since 2024.
- The child reportedly weighed about 25 pounds, well below the typical weight for his age.
- Ruleman faces a $1 million bond and ongoing court proceedings.
- Authorities found the boy’s head and arms in a kneeling position before discovery.
- Officials urged reporting suspected child abuse to the Childhelp Hotline.
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