Body of Missing 6-Year-Old Discovered in College Park Pond
The body of a 6-year-old boy, John Ross III, who had developmental disabilities, was discovered in a pond in College Park, Georgia, the day after he was reported missing from his father's apartment complex.
Nashville, TN, August 11, 2026 —
The body of John Ross III, a 6-year-old boy with developmental disabilities, was found in a pond in College Park, Georgia. The discovery was made on the day following his reported disappearance from his father’s apartment complex.
John Ross III was reported missing on Tuesday. Authorities initiated a search for the child. His body was subsequently discovered in a pond located in College Park.
Details regarding the circumstances leading to John Ross III’s presence in the pond, or the exact timeline of his disappearance, were not immediately available. The father’s apartment complex is in College Park, Georgia.
The College Park Police Department has not released further information regarding the investigation into the child’s death.
Story summarized from the original created by Atlanta First News staff, Adam Murphy, Gray News staff on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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