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Remains of Missing 4-Year-Old Girl Found in Oklahoma Confirmed to be Athena Brownfield

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Key takeaways:

  • Remains of missing 4-year-old Athena Brownfield were found in rural Grady County, Oklahoma on January 17th.
  • The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has confirmed the identity of the remains.
  • Athena Brownfield’s caretakers are being questioned in connection with her disappearance.

Tragic news has been confirmed in Oklahoma, as the remains of a missing 4-year-old girl have been identified. Athena Brownfield had been missing for several weeks before her remains were found in rural Grady County on January 17th.

The search for Brownfield began on January 10th when a mail carrier found her 5-year-old sister playing alone on the street. The remains were found in Rush Springs, Oklahoma, one week later.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation had initially been unable to confirm the remains belonged to Athena Brownfield, and said a medical examiner would make the identification. The bureau has now confirmed the identity of the remains, but has not provided any additional comment due to a gag order filed in Caddo County District Court.

Athena Brownfield’s caretakers, who have not been identified, are being questioned in connection with her disappearance. The investigation is ongoing and it is unclear if any charges will be filed.

The tragic news of Athena Brownfield’s death has left the community in shock. Our thoughts are with her family and friends during this difficult time.

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