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Boy Found Deceased, Father Arrested Amidst Explosives
2 Jan
Summary
- Four-year-old Johnathan Boley was found deceased near his Jasper home.
- His father was arrested on charges related to explosives found at the residence.
- The child's dog, Buck, was found alive beside him.
Authorities in Walker County confirmed the discovery of 4-year-old Johnathan Boley's remains a few miles from his Jasper home on Friday morning. The child had been reported missing from his residence along Hwy. 195 earlier in the week. His dog, Buck, was found alive beside him. The investigation into Johnathan's disappearance escalated, leading authorities to his father, Jameson Boley, who was taken into custody on outstanding charges. These include endangerment and unlawful manufacturing of a destructive device, stemming from explosive materials found at the residence. District Judge Allison M. Jones set Jameson Boley's bond at $300,000, deeming him a danger to the community due to the presence of explosives in a home with children. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Johnathan's death remains active.
