Whitley County is potentially on the brink of finding closure to a distressing case that unfolded on November 14. Chloe Darnell, a 4-year-old, and her legal guardian, Brittany Slaughter, were reported missing, with Darnell not having been seen since September. On November 16, deputies successfully located Slaughter’s vehicle and later that evening, they found her “locally,” as confirmed by the sheriff’s department.
Recent developments, however, have taken a somber turn. The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department revealed on Friday that they had recovered a body believed to be that of Chloe Darnell. A GoFundMe campaign has been initiated to cover Darnell’s funeral expenses, shedding light on the tragic discovery. Authorities conducted a search around the home, leading to the grim finding of Darnell’s body in a nearby wooded area. The remains have been sent to the state examiner’s office for official identification.
Who are Brittany Slaughter and Adam Hayes?
In a significant update to the case, two arrests were made on Friday morning in connection with Darnell’s disappearance and death. Brittany Slaughter, Chloe’s legal guardian, and Adam Hayes, 34, identified as Slaughter’s boyfriend at the time, were both taken into custody. Both individuals face charges of murder, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with physical evidence, adding a layer of gravity to an already distressing situation.
Law enforcement authorities emphasized that the investigation remains active, suggesting that additional charges could be forthcoming. As the community grapples with the tragic events, the legal proceedings will likely bring more details to light, offering a sense of closure to the unsettling circumstances surrounding Chloe Darnell’s disappearance and subsequent demise.
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