Boy, 6, With Developmental Disabilities Found Deceased in Clayton County Pond
The body of a 6-year-year-old boy, John Ross III, who was visiting from out of town and had developmental disabilities, was found in a pond at the Meadow Springs Apartments in Clayton County, Georgia, on Sunday evening. He had been…
Atlanta, GA, August 9, 2026 —
CLAYTON COUNTY, GA – The body of a 6-year-old boy visiting from out of town was discovered in a pond at the Meadow Springs Apartments complex on Sunday evening. The child, identified as John Ross III, had been reported missing the previous day.
John Ross III, who had developmental disabilities, was found in the pond on Sunday evening. He had been reported missing by his family on Saturday evening. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance and subsequent discovery are under investigation.
Authorities were alerted to the boy’s disappearance on Saturday. A search was conducted, leading to the discovery of his body in the pond at the apartment complex located in Clayton County, Georgia. The Meadow Springs Apartments complex is the location where the incident occurred.
Further details regarding the timeline of events leading up to the discovery, as well as the specific results of any ongoing investigations, have not yet been publicly released. The Clayton County Police Department is expected to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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