Body of missing three-year-old found in Wythe County


Body of missing three-year-old found in Wythe County

WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ7) — UPDATE:

The Wythe County Sheriff has confirmed 3-year-old Josie Burleson is dead.

Her body was found in the New River early Wednesday morning.

Burleson’s mother and her boyfriend have been arrested and charged with child neglect.

ORIGINAL:

Search teams are working to locate a missing girl in the Barren Springs area of Wythe County.

Josie Burleson is 3-years-old, and a family friend confirmed to WDBJ7 that she was last seen playing by the New River Trail near Bertha Farms.

Right now, 3 to 4 boats are out on the water and multiple agencies are on the ground.

WDBJ7 has a crew there working to learn more information.

Stay with WDBJ7 for updates.




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