Rebecca Riley -

She was prescribed a combination of Clonidine (for ADHD/sleep), Depakote (a mood stabilizer), and Seroquel (an antipsychotic).

Rebecca died from an overdose of Clonidine . A toxicology screening found the drug at 12 nanograms per milliliter in her blood—far exceeding the therapeutic range of 1.5 to 2 nanograms. Legal and Institutional Outcomes rebecca riley

Before her death, school staff and social workers described Rebecca as a "floppy doll" who was often too lethargic to walk up stairs or hold a crayon. She was prescribed a combination of Clonidine (for

The case highlighted major failures in the Massachusetts Department of Social Services (DSS), which had received multiple unaddressed reports of abuse and overmedication in the Riley home. Legacy in Psychiatry Rebecca Riley's death remains a cautionary tale regarding: Legal and Institutional Outcomes Before her death, school

In 2010, Carolyn and Michael Riley were convicted of first-degree and second-degree murder, respectively. Prosecutors argued they fabricated symptoms to obtain drugs and social security benefits, and used the medication to sedate their children for convenience.