The body of a small child was discovered along a highway in central Massachusetts Friday, and it appears to be that of a boy who went missing while in the care of the state’s child welfare agency.
Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early said the body was found wrapped in a type of blanket inside a suitcase or duffel bag in a grassy area about 40 feet off a busy interstate highway. He said an autopsy will be performed and it appears to be a homicide.
" The height and weight of the child we have found off of route 190 in Sterling are consistent with that of Jeremiah Oliver," said Early.
Five year old Jeremiah Oliver has been missing since last September. His mother and her boyfriend are facing several charges in connection with the disappearance. The case caused a public outcry directed at the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. Three DCF workers were fired and Governor Patrick ordered reforms at the agency.
