NEW PEKIN, Ind. – On Tuesday afternoon, detectives with the Indiana State Police (ISP) continued to ask for the public’s help in identifying a deceased child located in rural Washington County on Saturday.
A toll-free tip line was established on Monday, and investigators have received approximately 200 calls from the public. Unfortunately, none of those calls have led to the identification of the young victim.
An autopsy was conducted on Tuesday, however, the cause of death was not determined. Results of the toxicology report are still pending, and ISP is hopeful that information will shed more light on the cause of death.
Based on the information provided by the autopsy, detectives believe the child was about five years old. He is described as a black male, approximately four feet tall, with a slender build and short haircut.
On Tuesday afternoon, investigators released the location where the child was found as the 7000 block of East Holder Road in Washington County. The child was discovered inside a closed, hard case suitcase with a distinctive Las Vegas design on its front and back. Police are hoping the image accompanying this story will lead to more specific tips and the identification of the child.
Anyone with information should call the toll-free number established for this case, 1-888-437-6432.
