The uncle of the Watson girl presumed to be found dead Monday evening has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder.
Effingham County correctional officers confirmed Tuesday that Justin D. De Ryke, 22, of Watson, had been arrested at 5:55 a.m. by Illinois State Police investigators.
De Ryke is the younger brother of Ciara De Ryke, the mother of 7-year-old Willow Long, who was reported missing by her mother Sunday morning.
Jail personnel said no other family members had been arrested in connection with this case.
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