Missing Jared McGuire Found Dead
Today the sad discovery occurred of the body of an 8-year-old autistic boy, Jared McGuire, was found in a retaining pond across the street from his home. According to reports there were no signs of force and he was fully clothed. Jared McGuire suffered from severe autism.
Jared McGuire’s mother told authorities she had last seen him sleeping on the couch Thursday afternoon. After she reported him missing, police scoured the area dogs and a helicopter. Authorities suspect the body sank and then resurfaced.
A deputy spotted Jared in the pond Friday. An autopsy was planned Friday to determine the cause of death.
There were no obvious signs of trauma and the boy was fully clothed, Greenacres Police Lt. Michael Porath said. Authorities said the boy had severe autism. (CBS News)
Earlier in the day an Amber Alert was issued for Jared McGuire.
Amber Alert is out on an 8-year-old boy who authorities said was taken from Greenacres.
Police said Jared McGuire was abducted by a white male with gray or dark hair and a goatee. The man was wearing a collared long-sleeved, multicolored flannel shirt, blue jeans, white tennis shoes and a black cap.