A heartless mother subjected her defenseless young child to fatal abuse in order to create more space within her residence, according to court records.
Amanda Mae Maison, in a disturbing revelation, has confessed to the murder of three-year-old Matthew Maison, seven years after his tragic demise. She confined the toddler in rooms for extended periods, physically assaulted him by slamming his head against walls, and allegedly encouraged her then-partner to mistreat the child.
The cruel parent even subjected the vulnerable boy to harsh disciplinary measures, including what she termed “military time outs.” Matthew’s lifeless body was discovered in his bed by his caregivers. Amanda Maison and her former boyfriend, Maurice Houle, were apprehended in connection with the crime.
Postmortem examination results revealed that Matthew succumbed to severe blunt force injuries and potential suffocation. Maison struck a deal with prosecutors, agreeing to plead guilty and provide truthful testimony against Houle in his impending trial for first-degree murder.
Upon entering her plea on November 5, the 33-year-old mother acknowledged mistreating Matthew. Allegations suggest that the duo orchestrated Matthew’s death to clear space for a child they planned to have together. Maison admitted to pushing her son’s head into a wall during a disciplinary session and confessed to facilitating Houle’s abusive behavior towards the child.
Authorities stated that Maison not only allowed but actively participated in the systematic abuse leading to Matthew’s tragic demise. She collaborated with Houle to conceal the circumstances of the child’s death from law enforcement.
Upon their arrest, Maison and Houle were found to have schemed to fabricate stories about Matthew’s prior injuries. According to St. Clair County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Sparling, Matthew endured years of abuse at the hands of both defendants.
Maison also admitted to avoiding medical appointments for Matthew to conceal his injuries. The couple faced first-degree murder charges in April, with both initially pleading not guilty. However, Maison later pleaded guilty to second-degree homicide on November 5 and agreed to testify in Houle’s trial set for early 2026.