Kaufman County (WBAP/KLIF) – The body of a 6-year autistic boy was found in a pond near his home early this morning.
Dalton Richardson had gone missing Sunday afternoon, wearing only a pull-up diaper, triggering a massive search involving 10 fire department, 8 police agencies and community members.
Kaufman county sheriff Bryan Beavers told reporters overnight, a follow-up investigation will determine if foul play was involved – at this point none is suspected.
The boy’s family says little Dalton apparently found a hidden key and unlocked the dead bolt on the door while rest of the family was napping.
#BREAKING Missing 6-year-old with autism found dead in a pond near his home in Kaufman County. https://t.co/54YaEnSm7h pic.twitter.com/0zoS4OdYLi
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