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Preliminary Autopsy Points to Hypothermia in Death of Alabama 4-Year-Old Johnathan Boley

Final autopsy and toxicology results are still pending.

Overview

  • Walker County Coroner Joey Vick said early findings indicate the death is consistent with hypothermia and drowning is not suspected.
  • Investigators reported no signs of trauma or assault-related injuries, and officials noted the child had removed his shoes.
  • Volunteers found Johnathan partially in a creek about two miles from his father's home on Jan. 2 after the family dog helped lead searchers to the site.
  • The father, Jameson Kyle Boley, was arrested on charges of unlawful manufacture of a destructive device and two counts of chemical endangerment of a child, which authorities say are not connected to the boy’s death.
  • Funeral services are scheduled for Jan. 10 at Camp McDowell as the investigation remains open pending the full autopsy and toxicology reports.