Missing 5-year-old boy found dead

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 10, 2025 7:48 PM CT | Published: April 10, 2025 10:52 AM CT

A 5-year-old boy with autism who went missing Wednesday afternoon was found dead Thursday, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

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Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.

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