An hours-long search for a missing 7-year-old boy in the Houston area came to a tragic end after authorities found him dead inside of a washing machine at his family’s home.
According to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman, the child, identified as Troy Khoeler, had been missing since 4 a.m. on Thursday.
Constable deputies said there were “possible signs” that led them to search the home thoroughly for the child, according to KSAT’s It’s unknown if the child got into the washing machine by himself, whether there was water inside or if the lid was closed, KPRC reports. Investigators also haven’t revealed if there were signs of foul play.
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