SO. Preliminary autopsy results revealed for missing 4-year-old found dead in Walker County woods
Preliminary autopsy results were released Thursday for the 4-year-old boy who went missing on New Year’s Eve and was found dead days later in a wooded area near his father’s home in Walker County.
Johnathan “John John” Boley appears to have died of hypothermia, according to Walker County Coroner Joey Vick.
However, toxicology results are not yet available.
It’s Friday, and many of you have been asking me to follow up on the passing of 4-year-old Johnathan Boley, who was found deceased in a wooded area of Walker County, AL days ago.
While my goal on my page is to bring you Good News, I am also aware that sad things happen to good people, and I want those good people to know we are behind them.
Autopsy reports were released yesterday, and the coroner is reporting that Johnathan- who wandered from his father’s house on New Year’s Eve-died of hypothermia.
There was no foul play reported (his dog Buck was found alive).
I’d like to ask that you not judge, but rather send your condolences to Johnathan’s mother Angel and his father Jameson.
Angel Boley released a statement this morning:
“With all my heart, I want to thank every first responder, law enforcement officer, neighbor, and kind stranger who searched day and night for Johnathan. Your kindness, patience, and care have carried my family through moments we never imagined we would face. In our deepest sorrow, you surrounded us with compassion and reminded us that we were not alone.
“We will hold your love close to our hearts always. I am especially grateful to the churches and Episcopal camp communities for their prayers and tender support. Even in life’s darkest moments, God’s love finds us through one another, and you have shown us this truth as we place Johnathan gently into God’s loving care.”
May our comments help comfort the extended family.
May memories of Johnathan be a blessing.
Carol Robinson is a senior reporter for AL.com, covering crime, public safety and breaking news in more than 30 Alabama counties. She began her journalism career at The Birmingham News in 1986, and has covered…more
