Coroner begins autopsy on body of young boy
August 4, 2009
Updated 2 hours 30 minutes ago
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An autopsy is underway on the juvenile male body recovered from the New York Canal on Monday that matches the size and age of 8-year-old Robert Manwill who disappeared more than a week ago.
The autopsy began at 9 a.m. this morning, according to a release from the Ada County coroner's office.
Check back at idahopress.com for more information as it becomes available.
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Autopsy underway for the body of a young boy found Monday in the New York Canal
Published: 08/04/09
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A forensic pathologist with the Ada County Coroners office has begun his autopsy on the small boy found Monday afternoon in the New York Canal near Kuna a boy that could be missing 8-year-old Robert Manwill.
Officials hope the autopsy will identify the boy, who was spotted floating in the irrigation canal by two different people near Cloverdale Road in southern Ada County.
Boise Deputy Police Chief Jim Kerns said Monday that they could not positively identify the boy until after an autopsy is done.
In addition to providing an identification, the autopsy should also provide information on the cause of death of the boy and a ruling on if it was a natural death, accidental, suicide, homicide, or undetermined.
Boise police officials announced last week they had found undisclosed evidence indicating that Robert could be injured or the "victim of a tragic event." They still have not identified any suspects or people of interest in the case.
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Coroner: Autopsy On Body Found In Canal Begins
Posted: Aug 3, 2009 04:41 PM EDT
Updated: Aug 4, 2009 12:59 PM EDT
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The Ada County coroner says an autopsy began Tuesday on a body that was pulled from a canal and matches the description of an 8-year-old boy who disappeared more than a week ago.
In a statement Tuesday, Erwin Sonnenberg said the body found on Monday has been examined and a complete autopsy started at 9 a.m.
Police have said evidence in the case indicates suspicious circumstances surrounding the disappearance and the boy could be hurt "or the victim of a tragic event."
A passerby called emergency workers Monday to report they had seen a body floating in the canal near Kuna about 1:30 p.m.
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Canal official: body could travel from Vista to Kuna
10:04 AM MDT on Tuesday, August 4, 2009
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An official with the group that oversees the New York Canal said it is plausible that a body which entered the canal near the Vista area could make it to the Kuna-area.
Police have not indicated if they believe the body floated from one location to another, or how the body got in the water.
"Normally if a body goes in (to the water) in Boise, (police) will want us to put the gates in immediately," Paul Deveau, project manager with the Boise Project said. "We frown on that at least at first. It takes about a week for a body to go that distance. Maybe two."
He said his office coordinated with police last week.
"We talked to them a week ago yesterday. We (walked) the canal with them and showed them the particulars. They kind of felt that wasn't necessary."
He stressed that there are no other body gates between Boise and the location where the body was found. Several other structures are in the canal that look similar, but they would generally not be useful in blocking a human body in the water.
It isn't clear where the boy's body entered the water, and police have not outlined what they think may have happened. More details are expected later Tuesday.
Canal officials say these "body gates" can be deployed into the water to screen a human body that was in the water. They were not in use yesterday.
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UPDATE: Autopsy underway on body found in Kuna canal
09:56 AM MDT on Tuesday, August 4, 2009
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body found in the New York canal Monday afternoon is the subject of an autopsy currently being performed by the Ada County Coroner.
The results of today's autopsy are expected to come sometime after noon. Stay with KTVB & KTVB.COM for updates, and click here to recieve an e-mail alert if a news conference is scheduled.
The coroner's office is working to make a positive identification on the body, but that determination is not expected to come until Tuesday. An autopsy will be performed on the body.
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Autopsy Scheduled For This Morning
Posted: July 31, 2009 12:15 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 4, 2009 11:39 AM EDT
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The coroner was expected to perform an autopsy this morning on the body found in the New York canal. Boise Police say they will make announcement on the identification as soon as they confirm the identity. Deputy Chief Jim Kerns did confirm at a press conference Monday evening the body matches the same size and age of missing 8-year-old Robert Manwill.
Deputy Chief Kerns says one of the first officers on the scene jumped in and pulled out the body after it was called in by a civilian. He says the family has requested privacy at this time.
These developments come after several police agencies spent the weekend digging up the back yard of an Ada County home. Police tell Today's Channel 6 news, the home is rented by people who know the boyfriend of Robert's mother. It is not know what, if any evidence was found to lead police to the backyard. Boise police said they were following multiple leads and multiple locations looking for the boy.
Stay with Today's Channel 6 for the latest breaking developments.
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Body Tentatively ID'd as Robert Manwill
Posted: Aug 4, 2009 04:21 PM EDT
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Boise, ID - The Ada County Coroner's Office has "tentatively" identified the body found in the New York Canal yesterday as Robert Manwill. The positive ID will come after the dental records have been matched. For now the information has been turned over to the Boise Police Department. We are still waiting to hear the cause of death. Manwill went missing 11 days ago from his mom's apartment complex near Vista and Cherry in Boise. Police are going to hold a press conference later today. The time has not yet been set
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Coroner tentatively identifies body as Robert Manwill
August 4, 2009
Updated 1 minute ago
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The Ada County coroner has tentatively identified the body recovered from the New York Canal Monday as that of 8-year-old Robert Manwill.
Coroner Erwin Sonnenberg said positive identification will be released as soon as the office receives dental records and the forensic odontologist compares the findings.
A cause of death has not yet been determined.
Boise police announced they plan to update the media on the investigation at 4 p.m.
Check back for updates.
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Coroner's tentative ID: Body found in canal is Manwill
02:35 PM MDT on Tuesday, August 4, 2009
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The body found in the New York canal Monday afternoon has been tentatively identified as that of 8-year-old Robert Manwill.
Tuesday afternoon, Ada County Coroner Erwin Sonnenberg made a tentative identification of the body, but said that the cause of death is pending a police investigation.
The identification is tentative because Sonnenberg is awaiting the receipt of dental records to make a final determination.
Sonnenberg said his office is working closely with the Boise Police Department on the case - and says further information will come in cooperation with BPD.
It still is not clear how Manwill ended up in the canal, how long his body had been in the water or if other factors are at play.
A spokesperson says a news conference is expected in the case, at 4 p.m. Tuesday. We will carry the news conference live on KTVB & KTVB.COM.
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Coroner says body looks to be missing boy
August 4, 2009 in Idaho
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The Ada County coroner has tentatively identified a body found floating in a canal Monday as missing 8-year-old Robert Manwill.
In a statement Tuesday, coroner Erwin Sonnenberg said his office is still trying to determine the cause of death.
The boy was visiting his mother the night he vanished. His father, Charles Manwill, lives in New Plymouth and has had custody since 2008.
Police have said evidence in the case indicates suspicious circumstances surrounding the disappearance.
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Coroner identifies body found in canal tentatively as Robert Manwill
Published: 08/04/09
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The boy found in a canal between Boise and Kuna Monday was most likely missing 8-year-old Robert Manwill, the Ada County Coroner's Office said Tuesday afternoon.
"Positive identification will be released as soon as this office receives the dental records and the forensic odontologist can compare the findings," the office said in a release. "We are working closely with the Boise Police Department and our preliminary results are being turned over to Boise police to help further their investigation."
The report issued Tuesday does not indicate a cause of death, that is "pending investigation." It also says the place of death is "unknown."
Boise police will hold a press conference to update the case at 4 p.m.
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BREAKING NEWS - A tentative identification has been made on the juvenile male recovered from a canal on Monday to be 8-year old Robert Manwill. The Coroner is still waiting for dental records and forensic testing to make a positive identification.
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Coroner: Body Found In Canal Robert Manwill
Posted: Aug 4, 2009 04:39 PM EDT
Updated: Aug 4, 2009 04:42 PM EDT
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The Ada County coroner has tentatively identified a body found floating in a canal Monday as missing 8-year-old Robert Manwill.
In a statement Tuesday, coroner Erwin Sonnenberg said his office is still trying to determine the cause of death.
The child reportedly disappeared July 24 after leaving his mother's apartment in Boise.
A passerby called emergency workers Monday to report a body in the canal near Kuna about 1:30 p.m.
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Canal Body Tentatively Identified as Robert Manwill
August 4, 2009
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The Ada County Coroner has tentetively identified the body which was found yesterday floating in a canal as missing eight-year old Robert Manwill. The coroner says positive identification will be released as soon as they can compare dental records. The Coroners report does not include the cause of death, or does it say if the death is being ruled as accidental or not. Results have been turned over to Boise Police who say they plan to hold a press conference at 4:00 to update the case.
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Update: 4:00 Press Conference on Robert Manwill
August 4, 2009
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Boise Police have called a press conference for 4:00 today to update the case of Robert Manwill. The Ada County coroner has tenetatively identified a body found in a canal yesterday as Robert. The cause of death has not been released.
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Watch the Boise Police News Conference about Robert Manwill at 4PM today
Posted: Aug 4, 2009 05:00 PM EDT
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Boise, Idaho -- Watch our live coverage of the news conference about the body found in the New York Canal on Monday August 3rd. We will stream the News conference on Fox12Idaho.com at 4PM on Tuesday August 4th. The link to the news conference video will be live at approximately 3:55pm.
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UPDATE: Police: Identification of boy's body "beginning of an entirely new investigation"
August 4, 2009
Updated 1 minute ago
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Deputy Chief Jim Kerns of the Boise Police Department offered little new information at an afternoon press conference.
Kerns said police have been notified of the tentative identification of the body found Monday as 8-year-old Robert Manwill. He said the public should not expect easy answers, cautioning against speculation.
"Finding Robert will not be the end, but just the beginning of an entirely new investigation. Our priority remains finding answers for Robert's family and this community," Kerns said. "Our system of justice demands that we focus on evidence. Our investigative experience tells us we can not jump to conclusions."
Kerns said Robert's family remains in close contact with police. He quickly departed after his brief statement without responding to questions from reporters.
"We ask that you continue to keep Robert, his family and the dedicated investigators in your thoughts. They very much appreciate your support," he concluded.
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