US EditionMissing Kentucky Boy with Autism Found Dead
HART COUNTY, KENTUCKY, JUL 15 – Kentucky State Police confirmed the death of 5-year-old Silas Chearer after he went missing Tuesday morning in Hart County, with no details released on the cause of death.
- On July 15, 2025, Kentucky State Police issued an IAN Alert for Silas Chearer, a young autistic child who was reported missing after leaving his residence in Cub Run, Hart County.
- The alert was issued in accordance with a 2024 state law that created IAN Alerts for minors under 18 who have cognitive or mental health challenges, distinguishing them from AMBER Alerts, which are designated for cases involving abducted children.
- Silas was last seen around 8 a.m. wearing pajamas, prompting the alert around 9:30 a.m. and a second alert hours later as search efforts continued in the Mammoth Cave region.
- Kentucky State Police announced Silas was found deceased at approximately 10:15 a.m., stating in a release, "Tragically, he was found deceased," and expressing grief with the family and community.
- The case highlights the use of specialized alerts for vulnerable missing persons and the community impact, suggesting continued reliance on such systems for rapid response.
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5-year-old Hart County boy found dead after being reported missing
Many Kentuckians had their cellphones or other mobile devices sound an alert Tuesday morning for an IAN alert involving a Hart County youngster. A second alert, issued an hour later, had the worst possible news — that the 5-year-old being…
KSP: Missing 5-year-old at center of Tuesday's 'Ian Alert' found dead
By Emily Sanderson Click here for updates on this story CUB RUN, Ky. (WLWT) — Kentucky State Police confirm the child at the center of Tuesday’s Ian Alert has been found dead. Police said 5-year-old Silas, who is autistic, walked away from his home Tuesday at 8 a.m. in Cub Run, Kentucky. Cub Run is just outside of Mammoth Cave National Park, which is about 170 miles from the Cincinnati area. KSP was notified and issued an Ian Alert. After a …
Missing Kentucky boy with autism found dead
CUB RUN, Ky. (FOX 56) — A 5-year-old boy was found dead in Hart County after being reported missing on Tuesday morning. Kentucky State Police said that Silas Chearer, 5, was last seen around 8 a.m. on July 15 walking away from his home. An IAN alert was subsequently issued. LATEST KENTUCKY NEWS: IAN alerts are issued when children on the autism spectrum are reported missing. According to Trooper Katan Parker, Silas was on the autism spectrum and…
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