Missouri authorities have called off the search for a 4-year-old boy who disappeared last week from his home, PEOPLE confirms.
It appears Darnell did not die on “his own accord,” Williams said. It is unclear how the boy died.
An autopsy will be conducted as the Federal Bureau of Investigations evidence team continues to help police in the case.
Williams called the case a death investigation.
On Monday, Darnell’s mother issued a public plea for answers.
“I’m reaching out to all the people If you please have any information on my son, please come forth.Please, please, please,” said the mother, whose name has not been made public, according to theJefferson City News Tribune.
A woman who is dating Darnell’s father and was taking care of him the night of his disappearance told police she noticed the four-year-old was missing from his bedroom Wednesday night while the father was at work, Williams said Monday.
Williams would not reveal where Darnell’s body was found. There are no suspects in the case, which is being handled as a death investigation at this time.
source: people.com
