Late last week, body parts were found in the river 11 miles from where 14-year-old autistic teen Avonte Oquendo walked out of school and went missing back in October, and today, DNA tests confirm what most feared: they are his. An arm, torso, legs, a skull and teeth were all recovered, but thankfully, police say the remains appear to have separated via decomposition, NOT a violent act. As of now, they believe that Avonte was being chased by a dog (sadly, one of his biggest fears), tripped and fell down a steep hill that landed him in the water. His family has yet to make a statement. So truly sad, but at least they have SOME sort of closure. RIP, Avonte!
Marisa Mendez
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Dear Mr. & Mrs. Oquendo and family,
Each day at our home we are sad by your son’s news. I hope that whoever did not do their correctly of watching your son correctly or did not stop him from exiting the school, that person should face the consequence. I hope that person, which I am sure, will have that bad situation upon their shoulders. I too, understand the feelings of being a parent to an autist son. I pray that no one else will end up in this horrible situation. I hope the security in each school is improved and people wake up before it is too late again. I am sad and prayers always to Oquendo’s family.