Robert Robinson

Robert Robinson, 16 Years

Robert Robinson was 16 years old and had autism. Robert lived in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. On April 3, 2014, Robert Robinson was discovered dead in his home, having been poisoned by his mother Angie Robinson. His mother subsequently also killed herself, leaving behind a suicide note saying she could no longer cope with the care needed for her son.

Links about Robert Robinson: 

Blogs: 

• Autism, Epilepsy and Self-Injurious Behaviors 

• Autism Memorial   

• Autism is a Trip  

• Autistic Self-Advocacy Network - Robert Robinson 

• Facing Autism in New Brunswick 

News:

• Struggling Single Mother, 40, left Suicide Note Saying She Could No Longer Cope Caring for Severely Autistic Son, 16, Before Killing Him and Then Herself   

• Murder-suicide of B.C. Autistic Teen by His Mother Reignites Debate Over Caregiver Support 

• Services Questioned After Murder-Suicide of Mom, Autistic Son in Prince Rupert  

• Murder-suicide of Prince Rupert, BC, Mother, Autistic Son Under Review