NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A trusted family friend killed a 5-year-old western New York girl at her great-grandmother’s home, put her body in a trash bag and dumped it in an alley garbage can, police said Monday.
Niagara Falls Chief Detective William Thompson said two people were in custody and will be charged in the death of Isabella Sarah Tennant. The second person was involved after the girl was already dead, Thompson said.
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At a news conference Monday afternoon, Thompson said Isabella was visiting her great-grandmother’s house in downtown Niagara Falls. She was last seen alive around midnight Sunday by a 16-year-old boy who often did chores for the woman. Her family reported her missing around 6 a.m. and her body was found fully clothed four hours later in an alley a few blocks away.
Thompson said there were signs of injuries but no indication of sexual abuse.
“As far as we know, he was a trusted family friend,” Thompson said. “It’s a terrible crime. It tears at your heart.”
The boy was taken into custody Monday morning and was cooperating with police. The second suspect, also a 16-year-old boy, came to police later in the morning and helped lead police to Isabella’s body.
“I imagine it was his conscience,” Thompson said.
Police have not identified the suspects yet. They are expected to be charged Monday evening and Thompson said they will be charged as adults.
An autopsy is planned for Tuesday.
