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Boy, 4, Found Dead in Dryer; Teen Busted

Toddler was dead when he was placed in dryer

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(Newser) – A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after the body of a missing California toddler, 4, was found in a clothes dryer in the teen's home. Police said Alex Christopher Mercado's body was placed in the dryer after he was killed. Alex's parents reported him missing over the weekend, and the body was found within 24 hours in the Mendota home, reports AP.

The body of a missing 4-year-old boy was found in a clothes dryer in another home.
The body of a missing 4-year-old boy was found in a clothes dryer in another home.   (?Gnarls Monkey)
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yellowjeep
Nov 2, 09 2:59 AM CST
That is pretty fucked up. I am morbidly curious to hear more details on this Reply
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riffran
Nov 2, 09 3:01 AM CST
I would have to agree...pretty f-ed up..I just wonder why????????
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Bubblebee
Nov 2, 09 5:06 AM CST
If this 14 yr old killed this little boy, he should be tried as an adult... Reply
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SalParadise
Nov 2, 09 6:30 AM CST
And send him to prison for the rest of his life for a (heinous) crime he committed when he was fourteen?
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Netstorm2k9
Nov 2, 09 7:05 AM CST
You're right, it was a juvenile mistake. Let's pat him on the wrist with four years of juvie, so that when he gets out he can kill a bunch more. He murdered a four year old. His mind is broken. He's not going to be safe in society ever again.
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