Black And Missing
Avonte Oquendo remains located in Queens New York
Avonte’s parents worst fear has come true as the medical examiner has confirmed remains found in a body of water in Queens, NY is that of their autistic son.
Avonte’s parents worst fear has come true as the medical examiner has confirmed remains found in a body of water in Queens, NY is that of their autistic son.
The Associated Press Reports:
The New York City medical examiner’s office says that human remains found along the East River are those of an autistic teen missing for three months.
The office said Tuesday that DNA tests confirm the remains found Thursday are those of 14-year-old Avonte Oquendo. He was last seen walking out of his school on Oct. 4. His disappearance prompted a search that included hundreds of police and volunteers.
The medical examiner says the cause and manner of death are pending further study.
A teenage girl shooting photos in a Queens park noticed a left arm, leading to the discovery of legs and lower torso. A part of a skull was also later recovered.
Authorities made the identification through DNA given by his family.
Avonte Oquendo was last seen leaving his high school in Queens on Oct. 4
Avonte’s disappearance sparked a citywide search that included hundreds of officers, marine units and volunteers.
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