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SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT/WKRC) - A missing persons case turned into a homicide investigation in South Bend.
“Somebody knows, absolutely 100%, somebody knows. Matter of fact, I would bet my life that more than one person knows what happened,” said South Bend Police Chief Scott Ruszkowski.
Alexis Morales and her five-month-old son, Messiah, were found inside a silver SUV in an alley on Monday night. Messiah was found alive. Police wouldn’t share the specifics about his condition, but the chief believes he’s stable.
A child being found in the same car as his dead mother is part of what makes this so horrific.
Alexis and Messiah were last seen April 12 at a park in South Bend. A Silver Alert wasn't issued until April 18.
Officers said a Silver Alert may not have been put out sooner for Alexis because she didn't have a medical condition or mental disorder. An AMBER Alert wasn't issued for Messiah because he was believed to be with his mother.
Police wouldn't discuss when or how Alexis died but say her injuries made it clear it was a homicide. The officers on scene were glad to find Messiah alive.
“When the officers arrived on scene, when they reached in and they found him alive. They immediately scooped him up, cared for him, gave him love, and got him to the hospital,” said Capt. Jason Biggs of the South Bend Police Department.
Chief Ruszkowski said detectives are questioning several people as suspects and witnesses. They're working to put together a timeline to paint a clearer picture of how Alexis died. But the chief has made it clear: they are not leaving any stone unturned.
The autopsy on Alexis is scheduled for Friday.
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