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New toxicology results show how Upstate NY mom, grandma died after poisoning four young children
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New toxicology results reveal that Amy Steadman, 64, and her daughter, Sarah Myers, 44, consumed fatal levels of diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, in a murder-suicide.
The mother-daughter duo also gave the medication to Myers' four children, resulting in their deaths.
- An Upstate New York mom and grandma used a common allergy medication to kill themselves after fatally poisoning four young children, new toxicology results show.
- Amy Steadman, 64, and her daughter, Sarah Myers, 44, consumed “fatal or lethal levels” of diphenhydramine – an antihistamine – during the horrific June murder-suicide, the Mechanicsville Police Department told The Post Friday.
- The sick mother-daughter duo also gave Myers’ four children – Harper, 13; Hudson, 11, and 10-year-old twins Gracelynn and Gavin Harmon – lethal amounts of the allergy medication, Chief Bill Rabbitt said.
Key Takeaways
- The medication was also given to Myers' four children, who died as a result
- The children's ages were 13, 11, and 10-year-old twins
- The incident occurred in June and is being investigated as a murder-suicide
- The Mechanicsville Police Department released the toxicology results
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The case highlights the importance of responsible medication use and the need for support for individuals struggling with mental health issues
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