8-Year-Old Boy with Autism Found Dead in South Carolina Pond After Running from School

Lionel Ramirez Cervantes was discovered by a dive team four hours after disappearing from Bell's Crossing Elementary School.

Lionel Ramirez Cervantes, an 8-year-old boy with autism, ran away from his classroom at Bell's Crossing Elementary School on September 12.
He was last seen near the school's playground and disappeared into a field with high grass, eluding multiple staff members who chased him.
Authorities and community volunteers searched for hours before his body was found in a pond about 1,000 feet from the school.
The Greenville County Sheriff's Office reported no signs of significant trauma or foul play in connection with his death.
Lionel's mother has called for justice, alleging school negligence, while the community has rallied to support the grieving family.