09-30-2012, 02:48 PM
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Michigan Lottery Winner Found Dead......
I changed the title of the story so people would know where this happened. I don't think many know Lincoln Park, MI.
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A Lincoln Park woman who won $1 million in the Michigan Lottery and was later convicted for still collecting state welfare died Saturday from an apparent drug overdose.
Ecorse police Sgt. Cornelius Herring confirmed that 25-year-old Amanda Clayton was found dead about 9 a.m. Saturday at a home in Ecorse.
Shortly after winning the lottery, Clayton's story garnered national media attention when it was revealed she was still collecting welfare from the state. The state said she got about $5,500 in food aid and medical benefits after winning $735,000, before taxes, in 2011.
Clayton, 25, pleaded no contest to fraud in June and was placed on six months' probation in July. Her attorney has said Clayton repaid the $5,500 in food aid and medical benefits.
Gov. Rick Snyder signed a law in April that requires lottery officials to tell the Department of Human Services about new winners.
From The Detroit News: Lincoln Park lottery winner found dead from possible drug overdose | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
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