Death of autism advocate Chris Miller now under investigation; mother seeking answers
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You may recognize Chris Miller as Captain Spectrum. He created this alter ego and hero after being bullied at school. Chris attempted suicide at 12 years old, but when he was released from the hospital, he decided to become an advocate for anti-bullying and autism awareness.
His mother tells NewsChannel5 earlier this month, Chris was in the back of a pick-up putting trash into a dumpster on campus, when the vehicle pulled away and he fell off the back. Chris fractured his skull.
He was life-flighted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and had been at the ICU in a medically induced coma.
Days later, unfortunately, Chris passed away. He was 19 years old.
The Paris Police Department is now investigating Chris' death. Sgt. Derek Colley is the lead detective.
"We are trying to determine if this was a tragic accident or was there some kind of wrongdoing,” said assistant police chief Ean Reed. "We hope to be bringing this investigation to a close in the near future."
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“Self Acceptance is a process not a performance”
“You are autistic enough. And you always have been”
Professionally Identified and joined WP August 26, 2013
DSM 5: Autism Spectrum Disorder, DSM IV: Aspergers Moderate Severity.
25 Feb 2021, 6:19 am
