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Body of Missing Wash. Boy Washes Ashore

Father IDs Azriel James Carver, 8; mom still missing

By Will McCahill,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 18, 2010 8:15 PM CDT

(Newser) – Washington police say the body that washed up on the shores of Puget Sound today is that of 8-year-old Azriel James Carver, who went missing over the weekend along with his mother, Shantina Smiley. The 29-year-old has not been found; authorities discovered her minivan partially submerged on Sunday, about 12 miles from where Carver’s body was found today.

Authorities tell the Seattle Times it was Carver’s father who made the identification; he and Smiley are divorced. Smiley’s fiancé said she is an alcoholic, and had recently begun drinking again.

A screen grab shows Shantina Smiley and son Azriel James Carver, 8.
A screen grab shows Shantina Smiley and son Azriel James Carver, 8.   (YouTube)
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skullhearts
Mar 20, 2010 5:25 AM CDT
what is wrong with people do they think killing somthing so innocent is fun people are sick i read this and wanted to cry... im so sorry that little boy couldnt grow up i pray he is up with god and safe R.I.P LITTLE BABY BOY :(

My condolences to the family
raeriva
Mar 19, 2010 4:16 PM CDT
I have been watching this case on the news and had really hoped that it wouldn't come to this. The poor little baby.. My condolences to the family.
asagoldkamp
Mar 19, 2010 6:57 AM CDT
Is it just me or does everyone else want to seriously injure the people who said this was hilarious? Who is ignorant enough to waste their time and say this is hilarious?

RIP little buddy

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