Nationwide — Tasha Lawson, an African American mother from Hazlehurst, Georgia, died on April 13th, just days after her 20-year-old son, Tee’Andrick Lawson, was found beaten to death in his bedroom. The family believes Tasha’s death was caused by a broken heart after her son’s tragic murder.On April 2, Tee’Andrick was discovered beaten to death in his room. According to WLBT, the family suspects two men broke into the home and killed him while Tasha was out. They believe that his sexual orientation may have been a factor. Police are still investigating.
Nearly two weeks later, Tasha died from heart complications, with the official cause listed as aortic dissection rupture and cardiovascular disease. While the death was ruled due to natural causes, the family believes she died from heartbreak after losing her son.
Now, the family is raising money to pay for Tasha’s funeral and to clean the room where Tee’Andrick died. A GoFundMe page has already raised over $2,200.