The Trumbull County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Amber Barry, 35, and her partner, Eddie Parthemer, 55, were discovered "unresponsive" and "slumped over" on their porch. The cause of death was reportedly a potential overdose, as indicated by evidence found at the scene.
The couple’s 3-year-old son was found by his aunt, inside the home, which had no heat and was in ‘deplorable condition.’ The boy may have been without his parents for up to two days, according to NBC affiliate WFMJ.
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Major Villanueva praised the quick thinking of the boy's aunt, saying that her intuition likely saved his life. The aunt's visit to the couple's residence was prompted by her inability to reach them.
The boy has been taken into the care of relatives, who will ensure he is given the love and support he needs.
A friend of the couple took to Facebook to express their condolences, sharing a photo of the couple with the child and writing, "Though gone, they will never be forgotten."
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