Police in **Clayton County, Georgia**, made a heartbreaking discovery Tuesday evening when they found the body of **baby Nnakai**, just three days after his father had claimed the infant was kidnapped during a robbery. The 7-month-old’s remains were discovered near a dumpster at the **Valley Hill Road apartment complex**,
the same area authorities had scoured over the weekend in a desperate search for the missing child.Officers initially responded to a frantic report from **Antonio Pearce**, who told investigators that armed men had ambushed him, stolen his car, and abducted his son from the back seat. The story triggered an intensive manhunt involving multiple agencies and community volunteers.
However, detectives soon noticed troubling discrepancies in Pearce’s account. Surveillance footage, witness statements, and physical evidence began to suggest that the kidnapping may never have occurred After combing through the apartment complex for days, police returned Tuesday for a more detailed reexamination. That’s when they made the devastating find near a trash area behind one of the buildings.
Authorities have since confirmed that foul play is suspected and that **Antonio Pearce**—already in jail on **unrelated charges**—has been named the primary suspect in his son’s death.Detectives have not released details about how the baby died, pending autopsy results. The case has shaken the local community, where residents had prayed for a safe return.
Neighbors and volunteers who had helped distribute flyers stood in tears as news of the infant’s death spread.Clayton County Police Chief **Kevin Roberts** said investigators are determined to secure justice for baby Nnakai, emphasizing that “no child deserves such a fate.” The department continues to gather evidence and interview witnesses, vowing to hold those responsible fully accountable.
