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.
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 10:30 p.m. Sunday by a 16-year-old boy who often did chores for the great-grandmother. 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.
"As far as we know, he was a trusted family friend," Thompson said. "It's a terrible crime. It tears at your heart."
One of the suspects came to police on his own Monday morning and helped lead investigators to the body. Thompson said there were signs of injuries.
"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.
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