Lewis died from "violence and neglect," John Formella, the New Hampshire attorney general, said in a release. He also indicated that Horner had confessed to the crime, and noted that investigators had obtained "digital evidence," but did not elaborate. Fedex, when asked for comment, provided a statement that read in part: Words cannot describe out shock and sorrow at the reports surrounding these events. Florida Missing Orlando Child Found Dead in Water Near Home: Police Aaron Pena's mother, Melissa Stanton, said she went looking for him after the child - who had autism and was non-verbal. A FedEx driver has been arrested. I prayed for more than 40 years for answers and the Lord has revealed some of it we have found Holly, Casasanta said. Police said she spent "about an hour" looking for her before contacting the sheriff's office. CNNs Rebekah Riess, Dakin Andone and Steve Almasy contributed this report. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a Missing Child Alert for Swain Sunday, a day after TPD reported him missing. We are grieving his loss and our prayers are with his family," the Orange County Sheriff's Office said. The ABC understands the death is not being treated as suspicious. A FedEx driver has been arrested on kidnapping and murder charges. At the time, investigators could not identify the parents, and their identification came last year through DNA testing. The child was found dead later on Friday, a short distance from their home in the East Arnhem region. In a statement, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton praised the work of his offices work on the case, noting the investigation demonstrates the importance of working cold case and missing persons investigations., I am extremely proud of the exceptional work done by my offices newly formed Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit, Paxton said. An undated photo of 7-year-old Athena Strand. The girl's lifeless body was eventually found in a body of water behind the residence, officials said. Athena Strand found dead in Wise County, officials confirm, Athena Strand: Suspect in 7-year-old girl's death held on $1.5 million bond. Words cannot describe our shock and sorrow surrounding this tragic event," the company said in the statement. Gujranwala: Missing minor boy found dead in school GUJRANWALA: A seven-year-old boy was found dead inside the school building who went missing from outside his residence yesterday,. Murdered in 1980 and discovered in early 1981. Jose Lara went missing on Sunday afternoon. MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- A memorial was set up outside of a home on Barclay Way in Merced where a child's remains were found Friday. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The woman known as Holly reconnected with her extended biological family through a Zoom call on Tuesday, and Webster said the family will meet in-person in the coming weeks. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. A 6-year-old girl has been found dead in a retention pond after going missing from a South Florida home, authorities said. Her biological father was out of town on a hunting trip and her biological mother lives in Oklahoma, per the report. Did you encounter any technical issues? A few hours later, authorities found her dead, according to deputies. However, the child was found dead later on Friday afternoon a short distance from . The families of the couple say they hadnt heard from them since October 1980, and they spent decades searching for answers on their whereabouts. Authorities did not comment on whether the girl had been sexually assaulted. By Cameron Baud and Bryce Luff / VIC News. BocaNewsNow.com is a registered trademark of MetroDesk Media, LLC. Acoording to police . Rob Bonta Attorney General HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MISSING CHILD? Her body was located Friday evening thanks to a tip investigators had received earlier in the day, Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin announced in a news conference late Friday. A-. Akin also said they believe the girl was killed "within an hour or so" after she was taken from her home. EMAIL NEWS(AT)BOCANEWSNOW.COM FOR REPUBLISHING QUESTIONS. A cause of death has not been determined. He. SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD, ASPEN JETER, 5, MISSING AFTER MOTHER FOUND DEAD ON THANKSGIVING, Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said 7-year-old Athena Strand was found dead on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, days after she was kidnapped outside of her home. Damari. The two children had been in Adams' care for at least a year . CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Updated Missing 6-Year-Old Boy with Disabilities Found Dead in Virginia: He 'Touched So Many People' Landon "Waldy" Raber went missing on Sunday evening and was discovered dead on Monday. The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office said the child did not know how to swim. MISSING PALM BEACH COUNTY CHILD FOUND DEAD. EMS personnel provided medical aid to the toddler before taking him to ECU Health Chowan Hospital where he was pronounced dead. NT Police investigating death of child reported missing in East Arnhem Land, For the latestflood and weather warnings, search onABC Emergency, Keep across all the live scores and results from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Horner, who is from Lake Worth, is in the Wise County Jail on capital murder and aggravated kidnappings charges, Fox 4 Dallas reported. The child was taken to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. No detail has been released about the cause of the child's death. Officials: 2 caregivers arrested after 4-year-old girl goes missing in Oklahoma. The initial incident on 23 May 2022 wasn't reported to the authorities at the time and the child hadn't been reported as missing. The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office continues its investigation. NT Police says the youngster was reported missing to authorities on Friday afternoon, sparking a major search and rescue response. Authorities say the body of 7-year-old Athena Strand was found on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. Deputies didnt immediately say how the girl, who had autism, ended up in the pond. Our hearts are breaking at the moment as an entire family, a relative, Rachel Svendson, commented on the police departments post. A child's body has been found not long after a search and rescue operation was launched 500kms from Darwin. There was no information about a possible motive, but authorities said Horner did not know Athena or her family. An apparent member of that group which consisted of women who were barefoot and wore white robes, authorities say identified herself as Sister Susan and called the families of Hollys parents, informing them the couple joined their group and wanted to cut ties with the families, Webster said. The Seminole County Sheriff's Office said a 3-year-old boy reported missing has been found dead.SCSO said Axel Caballero wandered from his home and went missing in Winter Springs.The sheriff's . Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >>. CNN . CHOWAN COUNTY, N.C. Authorities in Chowan County, North Carolina, are investigating after a two-year-old boy reported missing last week was found dead. Deputies responded to reports of a missing autistic girl in the West . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.. BOCANEWSNOW.COM IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK. "Around 10.00 pm (2100 GMT) the lifeless body of a child was . More than 300 volunteers also joined in to help, the Wise County Office of Emergency Management said. Broadcast stations must credit BocaNewsNow.com on air. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. As authorities work to gather details surrounding the couples mysterious killing, they are turning their attention to members of a nomadic religious group they believe brought Holly to a church in Arizona around the time of her disappearance, according to Webster. The missing daughter of a couple killed in 1981 has been found alive more than 40 years later At the time, investigators could not identify the parents, and their identification came last year. A missing 6-year-old girl with autism has died after being found in a body of water. Online must link to BocaNewsNow.com. CMR was speaking to District Commissioner Mark Tibbetts about the missing child this morning when he said things were not looking good. A child's body has been found not long after a search and rescue operation was launched 500kms from Darwin. The driver was named as Tanner Lynn Horner, 31, of Fort Worth. The body of a one-year-old boy who went missing in Florida over the weekend has been found submerged in a septic tank at his home, police say. All rights reserved. Amberly Barnett was last seen Friday . Police said that the contract driver of a FedEx truck abducted Athena and that she likely died within an hour based on digital evidence and on a confession. Call 561-576-NEWS (6397). In Canada, more than 50,000 children are reported missing to police each year. Sheriff Akin said that at about the time Athena went missing, Horner dropped off a package at the home. An arrest warrant charging Brian Walshe with murder was issued Tuesday in the death of his wife Ana Walshe, a Massachusetts mother of three who had been missing since the new year . The search included helicopters, K-9 officers and deputies knocking on neighbors doors. I want everyone to know her face and her voice and just how wonderful of a person she is.". (KDFW). He was such a fun, loving, free spirited little boy who we will all miss in our hearts. Police launchedan initial search and rescue response, but the child was found deadlater in the afternoon near their home. According to the Sheriff, Horner gave detectives at least two false locations - including an area of CR 4599 that was taped off by police on Friday afternoon - before leading them to Athena's body. On the evening of Strand's disappearance, the sheriff's office said, it received a call from Strand's stepmother reporting her missing after the two had an argument while her father was not home, CBS DFW reported. Horner was a contract driver. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Police launched a search for the boy, saying he might be wearing white Ninja Turtle pajamas and could be with his mother, who does not have custody of him. 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