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Alabama boy's body found after New Year's Eve disappearance
Summary
Officials said four-year-old Johnathan Boley was found dead after a two-day search and his dog was found alive nearby; authorities have charged his father on unrelated counts. Undetermined at this time.
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Officials announced that four-year-old Johnathan Everett Boley was found deceased on Friday after a two-day search in Jasper, Alabama. He had been reported missing on Wednesday while playing outside with his dog. The child's black Labrador was found alive near his body, and the sheriff said the community is devastated by the news.
Key details:
- Johnathan Everett Boley, 4, was last seen around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday in Jasper, Alabama.
- His body was located Friday about two miles from his home after a two-day search.
- His dog, a black Labrador named Buck, was found alive near his body.
- Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith said the boy's father has been charged on matters the sheriff described as unrelated to the child's disappearance.
Summary:
The sheriff said the discovery ended the search and that investigators provided limited details while the community responds to the news. Undetermined at this time.
