GASTONIA, N.C. — The chief of a North Carolina police department said Thursday he was “heartbroken” over the discovery of a body believed to be that of a missing 6-year-old boy. Gastonia Police Chief Robert Helton fought back tears and a breaking voice during a news conference in which it was announced officials believed the body searchers found was that of Maddox Ritch. Welch said a crew of 15 searchers returned to the creek and discovered the body. Neither he nor the other officials would provide additional details regarding the body being found, including how long the body had been in the creek. The news release says the boy’s parents have been notified about the body being found, and police scheduled a news conference for later in the afternoon.

Source: National Post September 27, 2018 18:33 UTC