Indianapolis is grappling with heartbreak after a 4-year-old boy who disappeared on Saturday afternoon was later found dead on the city’s west side. Police identified the child as Corbin Merrill, who was reported missing in the middle of Fourth of July celebrations.
Corbin was last seen leaving a home in the 2800 block of Montclair Drive, near South Lynhurst Drive, on foot around 3 p.m. He was wearing an orange shirt, brown shorts and Luigi sandals, according to WRTV. Officers quickly launched a search using drones and ground teams, and the Indianapolis Fire Department’s Search and Rescue unit joined the effort as the neighborhood held its breath.
Search Turned Into a Death Investigation
Detectives later confirmed that Corbin had been found dead and shifted the search into a death investigation. Police did not disclose where his body was found or how he may have died, according to WKRC Local 12. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip at CrimeTips.org.
What Investigators Say Next
The case remains active, and detectives are interviewing witnesses and reviewing available video as they work to understand what happened. Neighbors on the west side described an unsettling quiet settling over the area while officials continue their investigation.
