Remains believed to be a child’s found near Belleville, may be linked to kidnapping

The remains of what investigators believe are those of a small child were found Wednesday during a multi-agency search in Stookey Township, authorities said.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said in a news release that detectives are investigating the death and believe it may be connected to a parental kidnapping case involving two parents in St. Louis and Desloge, Missouri.

Police said officials learned earlier this week that a child may have been buried in a wooded area near Belleville. After an extensive search, authorities located the remains on July 8. A press conference was held Wednesday night at the Stookey Township building…

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