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Yodi Jackson. (July 5, 2012)

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Yodi Jackson is accused of murdering her 25-year-old son Chad Jackson, who had autism. (Courtesy Manda Diskin - July 5, 2012)

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Mom pleads in death of son with autism

Documents: 25-year-old son starved

Updated: Tuesday, 22 Jan 2013, 5:20 PM EST
Published : Tuesday, 22 Jan 2013, 5:20 PM EST

GRAND JUNCTION, Mich. (WOOD) - A woman accused has entered into a plea deal in the death of her adult son, who had autism.

Yodi Jackson of Grand Junction pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter last week.

She was originally charged with first-degree homicide and second-degree vulnerable adult abuse in Van Buren County July 2012.

Her 25-year-old son Chad Jackson died in 2011, but the investigation didn't rule his death a crime until the summer of 2012.

Court records show Jackson failed to her son with proper nutrition, hydration and medical care.

 

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