BREAKING: A tragic turn of events in Jasper, Alabama, as the body of 4-year-old Johnathan Everett Boley has been discovered after he went missing on December 31, 2023. Authorities confirm his father, Jameson Boley, is now in custody facing serious charges, including explosives-related offenses and child endangerment.
Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith announced the grim discovery of Johnathan’s body on Friday, located approximately two miles from his father’s home, alongside their dog, Buck, who was found alive. Sheriff Smith stated, “We have located Johnathan, and Johnathan is deceased,” during a press conference that left the community in shock.
Johnathan was last seen on New Year’s Eve around noon when he was visiting his father as part of a custody agreement. Reports indicate he was last spotted walking away with Buck, his canine companion, and his 6-year-old brother. The search for Johnathan involved volunteers and the FBI, but efforts were temporarily halted due to concerns over possible explosives found on the property owned by Jameson Boley.
Authorities later clarified that the devices in the woods were determined to be non-explosive. However, explosive materials were discovered at Boley’s home, leading to his arrest on Thursday, according to CBS 42. He now faces charges for possessing explosives and two counts of chemical endangerment of a child, though further details on these charges remain undisclosed.
Johnathan had been living with his mother, who relocated to Florida last year, and was reportedly separated from Jameson Boley. Sheriff Smith expressed the community’s grief, stating, “Like so many of you across our community, we’re aware and devastated by this news. This is going to be a very hard time, this is going to be a hard time for our community.”
As investigations continue, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. This tragic incident not only affects the immediate family but resonates deeply within the community, leaving many to grapple with the heartbreaking loss of a young child.
Stay tuned for more updates as this developing story unfolds. The Walker County Sheriff’s Office and local authorities are actively working to uncover the circumstances surrounding Johnathan’s death and ensure justice is served.
