Missing Milwaukee boys tragedy: Perhaps a terrible accident and not a crime?

In summary, two fully dressed boys were found decomposed in a park lagoon, possibly the same boys who were reported missing a month ago. The fact that they were fully dressed and found in a pool suggests that their deaths may have been the result of an accident rather than a crime. The scenario of one boy falling in and the other trying to help may explain the tragedy. The autopsy report has ruled their deaths as accidental drowning with no evidence of foul play. While it is a small consolation, their families can take comfort in the fact that they did not suffer at the hands of a criminal. It is also possible that one of the boys showed bravery in trying to save the other. This tragic incident may finally bring closure to their families.
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The decomposed bodies of two fully dressed boys in a park lagoon might well be the bodies of the two young boys reported missing a month ago.

On account of the bodies being fully dressed, and found at the bottom of a pool rather than, say, buried, indicates to me at least that this awful tragedy might be the result of an accident rather than a heinous crime:

The scenario that one of the boys misstepped and fell into the lagoon, and the other boy wanting to help his panicked friend up again, with him getting dragged out as well, can perhaps explain the tragedy.
(Too little is released yet)

At least, I hope for the relatives' sake that this is, indeed, the case, so that they are spared the anguish of knowing that some monster murdered their loved ones.

Here's a link to CNN:
http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/04/15/missing.boys/index.html
 
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It is a small consolation, but at least they went relatively quickly, and were not held and tortured by some sicko sociopath or sex offender. Their loved ones must have been fearing the worst, at least some of the time.
 
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Perhaps they can find some comfort in that one of them showed bravery and perhaps tried to help his friend, even though the result was disastrous for both them.

At least, it seems that their families finally find some closure to this awful incident.
 

What is the background of the Missing Milwaukee boys tragedy?

The Missing Milwaukee boys tragedy refers to the disappearance of two young boys, David and Timothy, from their home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in July 2021. The boys were reported missing by their mother and an extensive search was conducted by law enforcement and volunteers.

What evidence suggests that this may be a case of a terrible accident rather than a crime?

The primary piece of evidence that suggests this may be a terrible accident is the fact that the boys' mother reported them missing and there was no sign of forced entry or any struggle in the home. Additionally, the boys were known to frequently wander off and explore the neighborhood on their own.

Have any other possible explanations been ruled out?

At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that any other possible explanations, such as abduction or foul play, have been ruled out. However, the investigation is ongoing and law enforcement is considering all possibilities.

What steps are being taken to find the missing boys?

Law enforcement and volunteers have conducted extensive searches of the neighborhood, nearby parks, and bodies of water. Drones, K-9 units, and other resources have also been utilized in the search efforts. Additionally, the FBI has joined the investigation and is assisting local law enforcement.

What can the community do to help in this tragic situation?

The community can assist in the search efforts by sharing any relevant information or tips with law enforcement. They can also help by keeping an eye out for the missing boys and reporting any sightings or suspicious activity to the authorities. Lastly, the community can offer support and comfort to the family during this difficult time.

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