Riverdale, Georgia – Family members, friends, neighbors, and community supporters are remembering 6-year-old Ramon «RJ» Jett after authorities confirmed that the search for the young boy had come to a heartbreaking conclusion near the Sutter Lake Apartments in Riverdale, Clayton County.
The case has deeply affected the local community and prompted an outpouring of support for his loved ones.
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According to the Clayton County Police Department, RJ was reported missing on Sunday, June 28, after he was last seen at the apartment complex on Webb Road.
Because RJ was nonverbal and autistic, authorities immediately launched an extensive search involving police officers, detectives, K-9 teams, dive teams, drones, firefighters, neighboring agencies, and dozens of community volunteers.
On Monday morning, search crews located Ramon «RJ» Jett in a nearby pond close to his last known location.
Police notified the family and extended their condolences, while emphasizing that the investigation remains active as detectives continue working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Throughout the search, residents of Riverdale came together to ᴀssist first responders by checking neighborhoods, wooded areas, and nearby properties.
Many neighbors remained outside late into the night hoping RJ would be found safely, demonstrating the strong sense of unity within the community.
RJ’s mother, Ashleigh Harris, had previously shared that her son enjoyed numbers, letters, and nursery rhymes, asking anyone who might see him to gently call him by his nickname, «RJ.»
Her request quickly spread across social media as thousands joined the search by sharing his pH๏τo and information.
As the investigation continues, memorials with flowers, balloons, stuffed animals, and handwritten messages have begun appearing near the area where RJ was found.
Family members, friends, and supporters continue asking for privacy while remembering Ramon «RJ» Jett with love and honoring the impact he had on everyone who knew him.