Mykell Richardson, missing 3-year-old boy, found dead in Elkton MD

Publish date: 2024-05-08

Tragically, the body of a missing three-year-old boy named Mykell Richardson has been discovered in a body of water near his residence in Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland.

The Cecil County Sheriff’s Office confirmed this information, revealing that Mykell had gone missing on Sunday, prompting an extensive search effort by the police.

The young child, who was last seen between 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM yesterday, has been found today (May 15) shortly before 3:00 PM. Officials from the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that the infant, who resided in Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland, was discovered in water near his residence. Elkton Police had reported that the child was last seen in the Quail Court area within the Elk Landing community.

Mykell Richardson, missing 3-year-old boy, found dead in Elkton MD

In a statement, police said: “The Elkton Police Department is saddened to report this afternoon around 3pm, members of the Maryland State Police Dive Team located 3 year old Mykell Richardson deceased in the waterway near his home.”

“Our agency wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time.”

“As this investigation continues into the next phase we would like to thank the following agencies who provided resources and assistance over the past 24 hours.”

The young child, who was last seen between 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM yesterday, has been found today (May 15) shortly before 3:00 PM. Officials from the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that the infant, who resided in Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland, was discovered in water near his residence. Elkton Police had reported that the child was last seen in the Quail Court area within the Elk Landing community.

The Massachusetts State Police have confirmed that the body of the toddler was discovered around 12:30 PM on Monday. The young boy, who was nonverbal and had autism, was playing with his older sister and grandfather at a park on Castle Island near the water around 7 PM on Sunday when he went missing.

After being unable to locate the toddler, his grandfather urgently contacted 911 to report his grandson missing. The body of the child was eventually found at Spectacle Island, which is located directly across the water from Castle Island.

In a statement on Monday afternoon, Massachusetts State Police spokesman Dave Procopio stated, “Troopers from the MSP Special Emergency Response Team and State Police Detective Unit for Suffolk County were transported to the island by the Marine Unit, and they have confirmed the body to be Mohamed.”

“State Police Crime Scene Services also responded to document the scene of the recovery.

“Mohamed will be brought to shore and transferred to the custody of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.”

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