A devastated family has paid tribute to a 'severely autistic' eight-year-old boy with 'a beautiful personality' who was allegedly murdered by his mother in the family home. Rhys Anthony Cameron was discovered unresponsive by a family member on Monday September 15 and emergency services were called at 10am. Today Rhys' family paid an emotional tribute to him. A neighbour near the home said: 'It is just devastating that that sweet little boy has lost his life. 'Rhys was severely autistic and non-verbal, so he had really demanding needs but she absolutely doted on him.