At a Glance
- The 4-year-old boy Johnathan Everett Boley was found deceased in his body.
- His father, Jameson Kyle Boley, was arrested on explosives and chemical endangerment charges.
- The body was discovered about 2 miles from the family home.
- Why it matters: The case highlights the intersection of a missing-person investigation with an unrelated explosives investigation, raising questions about safety and family dynamics.
Johnathan Everett Boley, a 4-year-old from Jasper, Alabama, was reported missing on Wednesday and was found dead Friday near his home. Sheriff Nick Smith announced the discovery and the arrest of the boy’s father on separate charges. The investigation revealed a complex situation involving explosives on the father’s property and a family split across state lines.
Findings
Sheriff Nick Smith told reporters that the boy’s body was located roughly 2 miles from his residence. He added that the child had last been seen at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday near Highway 195 in a wooded area of Jasper. The boy was wearing a yellow Mickey Mouse shirt, black pants, and Paw Patrol shoes.
Sheriff Nick Smith stated:
> “We have located Johnathan, and Johnathan is deceased.”
Charges
Jameson Kyle Boley, the father, was arrested on an explosives-related charge and two counts of chemical endangerment of a child. The sheriff said explosive devices were found on the property and had to be handled before a search warrant could be executed. He emphasized that the explosives charge was unrelated to the missing-person investigation.
Sheriff Nick Smith added:
> “Explosive devices were found on the child’s father’s property during the search and law enforcement had to take care of the devices before we could execute a thorough search warrant.”
Neighbors reported hearing explosions weeks before, including an incident at 4 a.m. the morning before the missing-person report.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 11:30 a.m. | Last seen near Hwy 195 |
| Wednesday 12:30 p.m. | Call received by Sheriff |
| Wednesday evening | Mother cooperates with authorities |
| Wednesday | Father interviewed by FBI |
| Friday | Body found |
| Friday | Sheriff press conference |
Key Takeaways
- The boy was found deceased about 2 miles from home.
- The father faces explosives and chemical endangerment charges unrelated to the missing-person case.
- The investigation involved a family split across Alabama and Florida, with the mother recently relocating.
The tragic death of Johnathan Everett Boley and the simultaneous explosives investigation underscore the complexity of law-enforcement responses to intertwined personal and public safety issues.
