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Tragic End: 6-Year-Old Found in Pond After Search
29 Jun
Summary
- Missing 6-year-old RJ was found deceased in a pond.
- Bloodhounds were crucial in locating the child near water.
- Community members actively participated in the search efforts.
A somber discovery was made in Clayton County on Monday, June 30, 2026, when authorities confirmed the recovery of the body of 6-year-old Ramon "RJ" Jett. RJ had been reported missing earlier on Sunday, June 29, 2026, last seen at an apartment on Webb Road.
The intensive search effort involved multiple law enforcement agencies, employing advanced techniques such as drones, helicopters, and dive teams. The critical breakthrough came from bloodhounds from Fayette County, which led investigators to the edge of a pond.
Tragically, a visual sighting in the pond was confirmed around 9:12 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2026, leading to the confirmation that it was RJ. The recovery marked a devastating end to the community's efforts, which included neighbors and a teacher who had driven from Coweta County to assist.
Neighbors expressed a mix of emotions, including anger and sorrow, after participating in searches from sunrise to sunset without success. The family had noticed RJ missing around noon on Sunday, June 29, 2026, prompting the eventual call to the police.
