Michael Bolden

Michael Bolden, 5 Years

Michael Bolden was five years old and had autism. Michael Bolden lived in Lake Wales, Florida. On May 31, 2015, Michael wandered away from his family when they were at a Farmer's Market and his body was found later that day in a murky pond in Plant City, Florida.

Links about Michael Bolden: 

Obituary: Obituary for Michael Bolden

News: 

• Dad of autistic boy who drowned: 'It happened so quick' (Tampa Bay Online, June 1, 2015)

• Missing Boy With Autism Found Dead in Plant City Pound (Bay News 9, May 31, 2015)

Jessy Hamilton

Jessy Hamilton, 26 Years

Jessy Hamilton was 26 years old and had autism. Jessy was from Centralia, Washington. He wandered from supervision on May 30, 2015 and later that day was found drowned in the Chehalis River at Fort Borsk Park in Centralia. His mother is Jackie Hamilton.

Links about Jessy Hamilton: 

News: 

• The Last Days of an Autistic Centralian - Part I (The Centralian, Natalie Johnson)

• Mother of Drowned Centralian Says She Struggled for Services - Part II (The Centralian, Natalie Johnson) 

Carter Kelb

Carter Kelb (2011-2015)

Carter Kelb was four years old and had autism. Carter was born on March 3, 2011 and lived in West Chester, Ohio. Carter wandered away from his home on May 17, 2015 and his body was later found in a pond at the Arbors of Yankee Vinyards in Washington County, Ohio. His parents are Ryan Kelb and Priscilla Southers.

Links about Carter Kelb: 

Obituary: Obituary of Carter Kelb

News: 

• 4-year old Boy Pulled from Pond Identified (Dayton Daily News, May 17, 2015) 

• Funeral Services Set for 4-year old Drowning Victim (WDTN.com, May 20, 2015) 

Andrew Carter

Andrew Carter (2006-2015)

Andrew Paul Carter was nine years old and had autism. Andrew was born on January 9, 2006 and lived in Plantersville, Alabama. He was playing on the train tracks near his home on May 12, 2015 and was struck by an incoming train. His parents are Paul Carter and Wendy Mull.

Links about Andrew Carter: 

Obituary: Obituary for Andrew Carter 

News: 

• Nine Year Old Killed by Train in Plantersville Identified (Selma Times Journal, May 14, 2015)

Hunter Hinze

Hunter Hinze (1996-2015)

Hunter Hinze was 18 years old and had autism. Hunter lived in Leander, Texas in Williamson County. He was swimming in his family's pool with his cousin on May 1, 2015, when he had a seizure that resulted in his death by drowning.

Tribute to Hunter Hinze:

"Hunter loved anything dealing with Disney, swimming long hours, golf-carting, riding his horse Atoka, jumping on the trampoline, getting everyone’s attention with his infectious laughter, and getting tickles (William Malm and Erin Cargile, KXAN News, May 4, 2015)."

Links about Hunter Hinze: 

Obituary: Hunter Hinze Obituary (Beck Chapels)

News: 

• Leander Family Celebrating Son's Life after Drowning Death (William Malm and Erin Cargile, KXAN News, May 4, 2015) 

• Autistic Teen Dies After Having Seizure in Pool (KVUE.com, May 4, 2015)