"No answers," Harrelson said, looking down at the gray pavement. He was last known to be wearing a red t-shirt, blue pajama pants, and black high-top shoes. 1, 2023 7:11 pm10h ago, Nick Rohlman Mar. A body was found on September 30 "in a rural area approximately 3 miles northwest of Montezuma," Sheriff. By Meredith Deliso. The mother hasnt talked on-camera with any media yet, but family members said off-camera they miss and love Xavior. Authorities were told Xavior was last seen the morning of May 27 near the trailer he lived in with his mother on Montezuma's northwest side. Friends said Harrelson acted as a caretaker for his mother, Sarah, and described him as kind and caring with her. Authorities have positively identified human remains found in an Iowa field as those of missing 10-year-old Xavior Harrelson. Xaviors mother said she didnt want to get the cops involved so Samantha called them. Montezuma remains decorated with orange ribbons, his favorite color, and residents are eager for any updates about the case, according to Mayor Jacki Bolen. On Friday, the Iowa State Medical Examiners Office notified the sheriff that the human remains have been positively identified as those of Xavior Harrelson, Kriegel added. At 11am we The Big Show, America's premiere farm radio show with Bob Quinn and Andy Petersen. Officials said they are working to confirm the identification of the remains and the cause of death but said they could not confirm it was Xavior. If my 11 year old was missing I would be going crazy not seeing him within an hour not all day and not want cops called but thats me. Even the feds are remaining silent, which says more than anything; if theyre not making constant appeals, pleas for searches, keeping it in the public eye, it tells me theyve got a suspect and are just waiting for them to make a mistake. They night that I found out, we had a council meeting that night and I saw a lot of action outside through the windows because everyone was going to the fire station. "I miss my son.". Xavior has not been seen since the end of May. His goofinessand how loving he is are among the qualities she misses most. 9:02 AM EDT, Sat October 16, 2021. The boy was reported missing shorlty after Montezuma Elementary School let out for the summer, Principal Kurt Hanna told CNN in June. I hope he is found safe, and I hope that, despite some incredibly stupid decisions on behalf of too many people to count, hes able to come back. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. Neighbors and family members said Xavior acted as a caretaker for his mother, who is an amputee. MONTEZUMA Family and community members continue to grieve for Xavior Harrelson o ne year after the young boy went missing, and eight months after his body was found in a soybean field north. Theres usually a considerable amount of what would be considered horrific trauma for this to be considered, and even then, theres no cognizant ability to devise a plan of escape, extended survival, and no means to an end in their brain at that age to foresee an outcome thats within their grasp. 1, 2023 5:57 pm11h ago, Crime and Courts Mar. . The speed of her speech accelerated in excitement,a mother proud of her son. "If you stop dreaming, then you stop moving forward," Harrelson said. "The word 'why' will drive you crazy. Even if she murdered him in his sleep (I cant even fathom this horrendous act) why kill the one person youre fairly reliant on, and how much would she be able to perpetrate after the fact? Harrelson's mother moved out of the trailer park where they used to live. This was absolutely not a healthy atmosphere for a child and if what theyre claiming is true, how much weight should be placed on society that refuses to take responsibility for those unable to care for themselves? A pretty large group of people showed up to go help and it was extremely, very cold that night. Missing since May 27, 2021, Xaviors body later found, May. More:FBI, DCI set up digital tip line to help find missing Montezuma boy, 11-year-old Xavior Harrelson. Before COVID when we had Christmases, he was always a happy kid. Xavior lived with his mother in the Spruce Village trailer park. Hundreds of people are volunteering time to search for . Nobody wanted that, Bolen said. Investigators with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the Poweshiek County Sheriffs Office havent released his cause of death or any other information about the case since the body was identified in October 2021. One other thing that leads me to believe familial involvement- this is a very small town and her name absolutely, positively has not leaked. The FBI is not actively involved in the investigation, but it stands ready to assist if a situation arises where it could provide resources or expertise, according to Mortvedt. Xavior was last seen on Thursday, May 27, and law enforcement agents and volunteers quickly began large-scale search efforts. Hanna said Xavior is always wanting to make sure youre in a good mood and having a smile on your face.. The windows of the trailer where Harrelson and his mother live are boarded up with cardboard and other items. This does not look good for Xavior at all two 11 year olds missing Ryan Larsen missing as well. Anyone with information is asked to call 641-623-2107 or visit the FBIs website for the case. MONTEZUMA, Iowa (KCRG) - Neighbors said there were weekly screamingmatches between Xavior Harrelson and his mother, Sarah, in their home.The same home was searched with K9 units along with the entire trailerpark on Tuesday.Her son was reported missing six days ago and the FBI began assisting local and state law enforcement with the search on Tuesday. After the meeting was over, I went over and they said they were looking for a little boy that had gone missing. Mom said she saw him last at 11pm. It was there that he was last seen but the neighbors don't recall seeing him leave the park that day. He was 10 years old when he went missing,but turned 11 several days after he went missing. Donations are being taken and the reward is growing. (Bailey Cichon/The Gazette). A public safety alert was issued on May 28. He explained: "It's an infinite number that keeps going and going and going and going ". MONTEZUMA, Iowa - It's now more than two weeks since 11-year-old Xavior Harrelson went missing from Montezuma. Xavior Harrelson in an undated photo. 11 thank you for asking u/brandi1978 - a reward fund has been established, https://www.kyoutv.com/2021/06/08/reward-fund-established-xavior-harrelson-case/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot. it took a week to notify the feds and get them involved, theres been no press conferences by the family or law enforcement, the only searches had nothing to do with law enforcement, a friend notified police, not the mother, after she claimed to Ms Rix (who also lives in the trailer park) that she hadnt seen Xavior since the night prior- but I saw that hes reported as seen that next morning by mom- something isnt right here. "Children just don't disappear. Evidently she has a new boyfriend as well. Thursday marks three weeks since the disappearance of Xavior Harrelson. Google search of "Molly simms and Xavior" will pull it up. A couple of weeks later, law enforcement officials announced that the body had been positively identified as Xavior. On Sept. 30, 2021, Xavior Harrelsons body was discovered by a farmer in a soybean field north of town. This intersection is near the soybean field where the body of 11-year-old Xavior Harrelson's body was found. Did you encounter any technical issues? I hate hesring about poor lil kids having to live like that. Kevin Kaupzer, who lives next door to the Harrelsons, said the two would argue often loud enough that they could hear the screaming. But, she held back tears as she said the town is holding onto hope. She also listens to "Even if It Breaks Your Heart" by the Eli Young Band, her and Xavior's favorite song. Sarah Harrelson. All rights reserved. He just never asked for anything. All Rights Reserved. The Montezuma boy hasn't been seen since he left his home on May 27. Law enforcement has released little information about the investigation. More than $30,000 has been raised for a reward for anyone with information about where Xavior might be. Every morning at 8 am he was out ride his bike but not that morning. Things she cant do he helps her with, she said You know, and Xavior knows that and he knows that hes not just her son. He has brown hair and blue eyes, and he is about 48 tall and 100 pounds. About a monthbefore he disappeared, Xavior went up to his mother after they finished praying together. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. We dont like to talk about the possibility of a mother who would behave in such an atrocious manner, but the sad fact is that it happens far too often. Mitch Mortvedt is the Assistant Director with the. In the meantime, his family continues to remember the joy that Xavior brought to their lives. You will begin to receive ourDaily News updates. While it can be loaded with resentment and underlying issues of confusing feelings for a child, the parent will usually develop a relationship loaded with guilt and reliance, and the idea of fleeing takes a considerable amount of time to manifest, and the child no longer carries the feelings of abandonment of said parent. It really troubles me that as much as the neighbors have claimed, not a single person interceded on his behalf. Everything Ive read suggests his home situation wasnt good- lots of audible fighting with his mother (so much that neighbors have said it was almost a daily occurrence), leaned on by her (no pun intended) for help with a leg amputation and attaching the prosthetic due to a health issue (which suggests a loss due to diabetes or something similar) and while that can be a lot for a child to process, its not enough to draw an immediate conclusion of fleeing. But investigators with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigations say they may not release it. Xavior Harrelson vanished just days before his 11th birthday in May. This wasnt an accident and I think everyone is pretty much on the same page. He was always very grateful for whatever he got.. Its possible she had assistance, but I havent seen a single word mentioned of a boyfriend or someone else living there. 1, 2023 7:45 pm9h ago, Government & Politics Mar. Then on Sept. 30, a farmer reported to authorities that remains had been spotted in a soybean field about 3 miles northwest of town. Away from home, she could be herself, away from the noise that has been a constant the past three months. Copyright 2021 KYOU. "Of course, we've all got our feelings and listening to some of the descriptions from the DCI as far as what was at the scene, it did diminish a little bit of hope but until we know for sure, we're gonna leave our signs up," Bolen said. Investigators were seen at the home of Xavior Harrelson in the mobile home park where he lived. Anyone with digital information regarding Xaviorsdisappearance cansubmit tips, such as videos or pictures, atFBI.gov/FindXavior. CNNs Aya Elamroussi and Hannah Sarisohn contributed to this report. Seems only community is fighting for this kid. Iowa Division of Criminal Investigations Assistant Director Mitch Mortvedt said law enforcement. MONTEZUMA, Iowa Friday marks three months since anyone has seen 11-year-old Xavior Harrelson, who disappeared from his home in Montezuma. But, we're keeping an eye on him," Kerr said of her son. I'd really like to know cause of death as well. Advertisements Advertisements The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation said its continuing to re-evaluate its search for Xavior after searching a mile radius from Harrelsons home in the Spruce Village Mobile Home Park in Montezuma. Friday, October 1, 2021. . I hope they find him soon. Weather played a role in 15-car crash on I-17 near Anthem, officials say. 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