Police say the body of 14-year-old Lilly Jones, who had been reported missing, is found near her home after a search by local residents. According to reports, the body was discovered only about 500 yards from where people were looking previously. The search effort is described as having been affected by the location of the remains, which sources say were concealed in dense undergrowth. Following the discovery, a 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the case, with authorities alleging he is linked to Lilly Jones’s death. The reports characterize the case as a homicide and say the arrest is being made as part of an investigation. Details about the circumstances leading to the arrest, the timeline of the disappearance, and the findings from any forensic examination are not included in the provided summaries. The accounts emphasize the proximity of the body to the earlier search area and the claim that it had been intentionally hidden. The case remains under investigation, and further information is expected as police continue their inquiries.
Boy arrested after body of missing 14-year-old Lilly Jones is found near home
Police say the body of 14-year-old Lilly Jones, who had been reported missing, is found near her home after a search by local residents. According to reports, the body was discovered only about 500 ya...
- The body of Lilly Jones, 14, is found about 500 yards from her home.
- The discovery occurs after residents searched for her and reportedly missed the body previously.
- Reports say the body was concealed in dense undergrowth.
- A 14-year-old boy is arrested in connection with the case.
- Authorities treat the death as a homicide while investigating further.
Residents desperately searching for 14-year-old Lilly Jones revealed they missed finding her body just 500 yards from her home - because it had been purposely 'hidden' in dense undergrowth.
22 hours agoResidents desperately searching for 14-year-old Lilly Jones revealed they missed finding her body just 500 yards from her home - because it had been purposely 'hidden' in dense undergrowth.
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