New Hampshire authorities said that autopsy results revealed that two murder-suicide victims may have died separately in December.
Mercedes Tremblay, 25, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The body of her 2-year-old son Mason was also discovered at the scene and was initially thought to be another victim of the incident.
An autopsy conducted of the toddler’s body revealed that he was extremely malnourished and being locked down inside a closet.
The boy died from compressional asphyxia and malnutrition, the autopsy found. He was apparently trying to get out of the closet but rather got pinned against its door that had been pushed with heavy furniture.
The investigation continues to determine whether Mason had died before or after his mom’s suicide and the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
The Manchester Police Department asked witnesses, friends, and relatives of the mom and son, who have information regarding the incident, to contact them at 603 – 668 – 8711.
