Days after a young boy was found dead in some southern Indiana woods, Indiana State Police revealed his body was in a suitcase, and say his cause of death is unclear. According to Sgt. Carey Huls, with state police, the child, who has not yet been identified, was found Saturday around 7:30 pm He was in a heavily wooded area of Washington County. On Tuesday, Huls said the body was actually inside of a hard-shell suitcase with a bright and bold pattern, featuring a Las Vegas “welcome” sign. It’s just one clue in a case still with so many unknowns. An autopsy is complete, but police say it did not reveal a definitive cause of death. A toxicology report could take 3-6 weeks to maybe provide more answers. Police also still have not identified the boy, their main goal in the investigation. They had pinned his age to somewhere between 5 and 8 years old, but now believe it is closer to 5. They described the boy as Black with a thin build, a short haircut and stand about 4 feet tall. He is believed to have died sometime within the last week, according to ISP investigators. They also said his body was found in the 7000 block of East Holder Road in Washington County. On Monday, Huls said, “We thought possibly this was going to be something from the local area, as far as the young boy’s residence. We haven’t ‘t had any matches or anything that would answer that question, so obviously, this could be a national case.” Previous story: State police say ‘No. 1 goal’ to identify young boy found dead in southern Indiana woods In an effort to help identify the boy, ISP has set up a national tip line that is now active. The number people can call is 1-888-437-6432. People are also asked to call Detective Matt Busick with the Indiana State Police in Sellersburg at 812-248-4374 or 1-800-872-6743 with any information. Huls said they’ve received 200 calls so far, but none have been credible.
Days after a young boy was found dead in some southern Indiana woods, Indiana State Police revealed his body was in a suitcase, and say his cause of death is unclear.
According to Sgt. Carey Huls, with state police, the child, who has not yet been identified, was found Saturday around 7:30 pm He was in a heavily wooded area of Washington County.
On Tuesday, Huls said the body was actually inside of a hard-shell suitcase with a bright and bold pattern, featuring a Las Vegas “welcome” sign.
It’s just one clue in a case still with so many unknowns.
An autopsy is complete, but police say it did not reveal a definitive cause of death. A toxicology report could take 3-6 weeks to maybe provide more answers.
Police also still have not identified the boy, their main goal in the investigation. They had pinned his age to somewhere between 5 and 8 years old, but now believe it is closer to 5. They described the boy as Black with a thin build, a short haircut and stand about 4 feet tall.
He is believed to have died sometime within the last week, according to ISP investigators. They also said his body was found in the 7000 block of East Holder Road in Washington County.
On Monday, Huls said, “We thought possibly this was going to be something from the local area, as far as the young boy’s residence. We haven’t had any matches or anything that would answer that question, so obviously, this could be a national case.”
Previous story: State police say ‘No. 1 goal’ to identify young boy found dead in southern Indiana woods
In an effort to help identify the boy, ISP has set up a national tip line that is now active. The number people can call is 1-888-437-6432.
People are also asked to call Detective Matt Busick with the Indiana State Police in Sellersburg at 812-248-4374 or 1-800-872-6743 with any information.
Huls said they’ve received 200 calls so far, but none have been credible.
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