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Court docs reveal history of care before 7-year-old’s death
Hershall Creachbaum's guardianship was granted to his grandmother, Mildred "Missy" Creachbaum, in 2021 due to substance abuse ...
‘Kidnapped’ 7-year-old had really been beaten and died weeks prior, OH officials say
This callousness shown in this situation toward this child is horrendous and truly evil,” the police chief said.
What we know now: Dayton police continue to investigate after 7-year-old boy reported missing, body found
Dayton police are continuing to investigate after the body of a juvenile believed to be missing 7-year-old Hershall Creachbaum was found Saturday. Here's what we know about the case as of Tuesday ...
Father, community honor 7-year-old boy with bridge memorial
Residents across Dayton are coming together to remember the life of 7-year-old Hershall Creachbaum. Over the weekend, a ...
‘His life mattered’: Local organizations react to 7-year-old’s death
As the Miami Valley and beyond cope with the shocking death of 7-year-old Hershall Creachbaum, Jr., many organizations have ...
I-TEAM: State oversight agency looking into death of 7-year-old Dayton boy
Ohio law also says the lead Children Services agency for any investigation should be determined by the agency located “in the ...
‘Highlight of my life;’ Father of 7-year-old boy found dead in Dayton shares memories at vigil
As reported on News Center 7 at 11:00, dozens of people gathered at a vigil to remember 7-year-old Hershall Creachbaum. It ...
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Missing child found dead in Dayton; person of interest in police custody
Dayton police said a child believed to be missing 8-year-old Hershall Creachbaum was found dead Saturday in the city.
State lawmakers say 7-year-old boy’s death ‘should have never happened,’ working to get answers
Miami Valley lawmakers are taking action after hearing about the death of 7-year-old Hershall Creachbaum. Creachbaum’s ...
Boy, 7, with Autism Vanished Along with His Wheelchair. Now Body Has Been Found, and Two People Are in Custody
Two people are in custody after the body believed to be a missing 7-year-old Ohio boy with autism was found. Hershall ...
Police: 7-year-old dead for weeks before being reported missing; mother, boyfriend charged
Court documents show the mother's boyfriend allegedly admitted to hitting the 7-year-old boy and pushing him down the day ...