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Tragic Discovery: Missing Boy Found Dead, Father Charged

1/7/2026

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Johnathan 'John John' Boley, a 4-year-old, was found dead in Alabama after two days missing.
A funeral for Boley will be held January 9, 2026.
Authorities discovered explosives at Johnathan Boley's father's home, leading to charges against his father unrelated to the disappearance.
JoAnn Roach, 84, died January 4, 2026 after battling Parkinson’s disease.
Funeral services will be held January 8, 2026 at Bridges Funeral Home in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Story summary

Johnathan 'John John' Boley, a 4-year-old, was found dead in Alabama after two days missing.
A funeral for Boley will be held January 9, 2026.
Authorities discovered explosives at Johnathan Boley's father's home, leading to charges against his father unrelated to the disappearance.
JoAnn Roach, 84, died January 4, 2026 after battling Parkinson’s disease.
Funeral services will be held January 8, 2026 at Bridges Funeral Home in Knoxville, Tennessee.