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Florida Boy with Autism Meets Tragic Fate: Marijuana-Related Negligence Suspected
SANFORD, FL — A 3 year old autistic boy was found dead in a retention pond near an apartment complex over the weekend. Ethan Ortiz Ruiz, diagnosed
By Country Herald Police Reports · 2023-10-16T12:30:32+00:00
SANFORD, FL — A 3 year old autistic boy was found dead in a retention pond near an apartment complex over the weekend. Ethan Ortiz Ruiz, diagnosed with autism, had wandered away from his home before being discovered in the water.
Authorities are investigating potential negligence, with initial reports suggesting marijuana usage by caregivers may have played a role in the lack of supervision leading up to the incident.
The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released at this time.