(WWJ) The mother of a three year old boy, who died more than seven years ago, and her boyfriend have been charged with murder.
The St. Clair County Sheriff's Department arrested Amanda Maison, 33, and her boyfriend Maurice Houle, 28, last Friday. Monday, Maison and Houle were arraigned in 72nd District Court on a charge of first degree murder related to the death of Matthew Maison who was found dead in his bed in Port Huron Township on February 18, 2018.
“I could not be prouder of the detectives and prosecutors office’s hard work and perseverance to get the case to this point,” Sheriff Mat King said following the arraignment. King said on Friday that the suspects were arrested after "significant recent developments," but didn't elaborate.
An autopsy report obtained by the Times Herald last year states Matthew's death was a homicide caused by "blunt traumatic injuries with features of mechanical asphyxiation."
"It is my opinion that Matthew Maison died secondary to blunt traumatic injuries with features of asphyxiation," Dr. Daniel Spitz wrote in the autopsy report. "The extent, severity and distribution of the traumatic injuries is indicative of inflicted trauma."
The Times Herald also reported Child Protective Services had also investigated the family after an incident in which Amanda reported Houle for hitting Matthew in the head. She later said she "misinterpreted" the incident.
Amanda Maison and Houle were ordered held without bond.