RJ Jett Missing, Georgia Autistic Boy Found Dead in a pond June 29

The body of 6-year-old Ramon "R.J." Jett, an autistic and nonverbal child who was last seen in a Riverdale neighbourhood where his family was living, was found lifeless around 9:20 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026, according to the Clayton County Police Department.

After almost a full day, the body of the missing Georgia Boy was found in a pond close to the Sutter Lake Apartments in Riverdale, Georgia, where he had last been seen. Volunteers, local enforcement, and his family searched frantically for him.

A huge search was launched when Jett vanished.

On Sunday, June 28, 2026, at around 11 a.m., he vanished from the Sutter Lake Apartments in the 8000 block of Webb Road while his family was sleeping.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, K-9 teams, drones, Clayton County police officers, and community volunteers all participated in an urgent search that was sparked by his search.

Crews concentrated on the area around the apartment complex during the course of the night. Due to a shortage of sunshine, dive crews had to halt their search on Sunday night before continuing on Monday morning. However, the outcome was not what they had anticipated, as RJ's body was recovered from the pond late on Monday morning.

Ponds, lakes, pools, and other adjacent bodies of water are among the first places emergency personnel go when a child goes missing because many children on the autism spectrum are naturally drawn to water.

Families are encouraged by organisations like the National Autism Association to create plans for preventing wandering and to make use of the safety resources that are available to lower these risks.

RJ's death serves as another devastating reminder of the particular risks that many children with autism confront and the significance of prompt community response when a child disappears, even as investigators continue to try to figure out exactly what happened.

Even though RJ's earthly journey ended tragically in a pond close to his last known location, his family finds solace in treasured memories and his soul now soars freely. His family is surrounded by affection and has been informed.

Authorities have asked the public to respect the family's privacy during this trying time and have not disclosed any new information. Detectives are still working to ascertain the precise circumstances behind RJ's death.