Amanda Clayton, Michigan $1 Million Lotto Winner Found Dead: Maybe An Overdose [Video]

A $1 million Michigan State lotto winner, Amanda Clayton, 25, was found dead today at her home in Ecorse, Michigan. Although an autopsy is pending, a source within the police department told ABC News' Detroit affiliate WXYZ-TV that they believe Clayton died of a drug overdose.

Before her death, Clayton made headlines across the country for admitting to receiving food stamps after winning the $1 million. After her win last September, many were outraged when it was reported that she was still receiving $200 per month for food stamps from the state.

As a requirement, Michigan public assistance programs make people report income and employment before applying, however, Clayton failed to do so and received $5,475 in food and medical assistance, according to the Attorney General's office.

In a statement, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette said, "It's simply common sense that million dollar lottery winners forfeit their right to public assistance. We will continue to work with local, state and federal authorities to uphold state laws intended to ensure wise stewardship of taxpayer dollars."

Before Clayton's death she pleaded no contest and was sentenced to probation back in July. She was recently due back in court this week after an altercation with her neighbors. Clayton's former boyfriend, Josh Ormanian said, "The Amanda I knew was a caring person. She did care. She went down the wrong path, she got the money, got the freedom and felt like she could do whatever she wanted."