Investigation of Cheyenne Toddler Found Dead in Dumpster Continues
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Police in Wyoming continue to investigate the death of a 2-year-old boy whose body was found in a dumpster at an apartment complex.
Athian Rivera was found several hours after he was reported missing in Cheyenne around 1 p.m. Friday. Police on Monday weren't saying how the boy died and if they suspect foul play. Dozens of stuffed animals were attached to a fence partially surrounding a dumpster at the apartments.
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The Facebook account of Cheyenne resident Kassy Orona led with “RIP my perfect innocent son, Athian Emmanuel Rivera." The account doesn't say how the toddler died. Orona didn't immediately return a message seeking comment.
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