The macabre discovery occurred thanks to the intervention of a maintenance worker who found the boy's remains: what happened
Four years after his disappearance, the mystery of this little boy has finally found a tragic conclusion. The body of the twelve-year-old was found in the attic of a house about 8 kilometers away from his home.
Jaylen Griffin he passed away on August 4, 2020 in Buffalo. The boy had gone out with his dog for a walk near his residence on Warren Avenue. From that day on, all traces of him had been lost.
The macabre discovery it occurred thanks to the intervention of a maintenance worker who found the boy's remains at number 107 Sheffield Avenue. The condition of the corpse led the local police chief, Joseph Gramaglia, to open an investigation homocide.
“We are trying to understand how Jaylen ended up in that attic and who is responsible for his death,” said Chief Gramaglia, adding that the apartment was frequented by several people and that investigators are questioning all possible witnesses.
The news of the discovery brought a certain sense of relief mixed with bitterness Griffin family. Jaylen's father, Brian, expressed gratitude for the end of the agonizing wait, while her mother, Joann Ponzo, unfortunately was unable to witness the resolution of the case. The woman, already affected by the disappearance of her son, died in 2023, struck down by an illness undoubtedly aggravated by the pain of the loss of Jaylen.
Jaylen Griffin's tragic epilogue reopens the wounds of a family already scarred by another drama. In fact, in 2020, his brother Jawaan was shot dead in front of the family home.
The story of this American boy represents yet another episode of crime news that shakes the community of Buffalo. The episode puts the spotlight on the plague of violence affecting minors. It is hoped that the police investigations will shed light on the case.
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