DCF questioned by lawmakers following autistic teen’s death

HARTFORD —  Katiria Tirado was back in court Tuesday for a pre-trial hearing in the case of her son, Matthew Tirado’s death.
Tirado was charged with manslaughter and cruelty to persons, after 17-year-old Matthew’s death in February.  His death came just one month after the Department of Children and Families closed out its case on the teen.
During Tuesday’s hearing the judge requested both sides gather more information to try for a plea deal rather than send the