Mother Charged With Attempted Murder of Her Autistic Sons

WHO:

TMZ - Marilyn Elise Therrell, 68, of Kissimmee, Florida, is the mother charged.

US Magazine - Therrell's two adult sons, who have autism, are the alleged victims.

WHAT:

TMZ - Therrell has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly giving her sons overdoses of medication.

US Magazine - Therrell faces two counts of attempted first-degree murder.

WHERE:

TMZ - The incident occurred in Kissimmee, Florida.

US Magazine - The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is involved in the case.

WHEN:

TMZ - The alleged incident took place on September 8.

US Magazine - The charges were reported following the September 8 incident.

WHY:

US Magazine - Therrell also attempted to die by suicide during the incident.

HOW:

TMZ - Therrell is accused of intentionally administering medication overdoses to her sons.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 00:00 UTC)

Marilyn Elise Therrell, a 68-year-old from Kissimmee, Florida, has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly giving her two adult sons, who have autism, overdoses of medication. She faces two counts of attempted first-degree murder in connection with the incident that occurred on September 8, during which she also attempted to die by suicide. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is currently involved in the investigation of this troubling case.