Nashville, TN, August 9, 2026 —

A 23-year-old man, identified as Dairon Keith, has been charged in connection with the death of a 2-year-old boy, Messiah Harris. The child had been reported missing in Marietta.

Keith faces charges related to concealing the death of the young boy and for allegedly making false statements to authorities. The toddler’s body was found in a wooded area several hours after he was initially reported missing.

Reports indicate that Keith was the child’s caretaker and also the boyfriend of the child’s mother. The circumstances surrounding the toddler’s death are currently under investigation.


Story summarized from the original created by Atlanta First News staff, Gray News staff on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.

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