Boy’s body found in woods activates St. Louis’ Major Case Squad

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. — The body of a boy was found in Lincoln County on Tuesday, triggering the activation of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis.

Police told 5 On Your Side that 17 investigators are currently looking into the incident after the boy’s body was found near a woodline on Harmony Harbor Road in unincorporated Lincoln County. Law enforcement is currently investigating the situation as a homicide.

Investigators did not share details of the boy’s death or the boy’s identity, but said they are actively interviewing multiple witnesses and persons of interest have been identified. They did not say how old the boy was…

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