Jasper, Alabama — A four-year-old boy, Johnathan Everett Boley, who had been reported missing since Wednesday, was found deceased on Friday in Walker County, Alabama.
Discovery and Location
Boley was discovered approximately two miles from his father's residence. His dog, Buck, was found alive at the scene. The Walker County Sheriff’s Office initially reported Boley missing on Wednesday.
Details of Disappearance and Search Operations
Boley was last seen around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the 7000 block of Highway 195 in Jasper. He was described as having blond hair, standing 4 feet tall, and weighing 50 pounds. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a yellow Mickey Mouse shirt, black pants, and Paw Patrol shoes. An alert from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency stated he was "believed to be in danger."
Search efforts spanned over 500 acres and involved extensive resources. Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith stated that the operation utilized a helicopter, drones, 161 volunteers, 126 first responders, and multiple police K9 units.
Family Background
Sheriff Smith noted at a press conference that Boley's parents are separated. He was visiting his father in Alabama, who is a former military member with five annual visitation days. Boley's mother traveled from Florida to Alabama on Wednesday, with plans to pick him up on Thursday. She is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.