Found Deceased SC - Lionel Cervantes, 8, Autistic, Non-Verbal, vid 11am going through fence Bells Crossing Elem Schl, Sinpsonville, 12 Sep 2024 *Active Search*

[Unalienable Rights]

Greenville County Sheriff's Office​

2h ·
**UPDATE (1:15pm)
Lionel is still missing. Our deputies have requested assistance from the Simpsonville PD, SLED, FBI, and Foothills Search and Rescue who are all assisting in this search. We are currently concentrating the search efforts in neighborhoods around the school.
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The updated photo provides an image of Lionel running through the hallway this morning and depicts the clothing he was last seen wearing.
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**UPDATE**
We have learned the Lionel lives with autism and is somewhat nonverbal.
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Search and rescue teams are searching for an 8-year-old child who was last seen at Bells Crossing Elementary School at around 11:10 this morning.

Lionel Ramirez Cervantes was last seen near the playground wearing a blue shirt. The school has been placed on a hold while the search is underway.

If anyone sees Lionel or has information concerning his whereabouts please call 911.

Search underway for student last seen on playground at Upstate elementary school, deputies say

Search and rescue teams are searching for an 8-year-old child who was last seen about 11 a.m. Thursday at Bells Crossing Elementary School in Greenville County, South Carolina.

www.wyff4.com

Video of Lt from Sheriff's Office, Greenville County, SC

Deputies provide details on missing child in Greenville County

Lt. Ryan Flood gives details on an 8-year-old student who ran away from a school in Simpsonville.

www.foxcarolina.com

 

[tlcya]

I am most worried about the body of nearby water off of lake Lennox drive Hope this resolves quickly and safely

Bell's Crossing Elementary · 804 Scuffletown Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29681

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www.google.com

 

[Lusitana]

Oh no. Waiting and hoping for good news.

 

[Stunned]

Not another one!

 

[tlcya]

They said they are currently concentrating the search efforts in neighborhoods around the school.

Search underway for student last seen on playground at Upstate elementary school, deputies say

Search and rescue teams are searching for an 8-year-old child who was last seen about 11 a.m. Thursday at Bells Crossing Elementary School in Greenville County, South Carolina.

www.wyff4.com

The sheriff’s office said members who are asking to help in the search are asked to not get out of their vehicles to begin searching “on foot” as there are K-9 units on the ground who operate off a scent.

Coroner: Missing 8-year-old in Greenville Co. died from accidental drowning

8-year-old Lionel Ramirez Cervantes was last seen on the playground at Bells Crossing Elementary School

www.foxcarolina.com

I am glad that mom was able to get there quickly so she can search with them calling out for him. Sounds as if he is at his most verbal with her. Also very happy they've got the k-9s involved so quickly. They've asked nearby residents to check their property and any ring cameras and other surveillance.

 

[abanddb123]

He shouldn't of had the opportunity to leave the building. Sad. Pray he is found safe.

 

[abanddb123]

Where is his Para? I know it's hard to keep an eye on children 24/7, but with any disability, u have to. You have to.

 

[tlcya]

LIVE: Search for missing 8-year-old now over, officials to hold conference soon

Coroner: Missing 8-year-old in Greenville Co. died from accidental drowning

8-year-old Lionel Ramirez Cervantes was last seen on the playground at Bells Crossing Elementary School

www.foxcarolina.com

praying he has been found safe, although if he has been I see no reason not to simply publish that news. no need for a conference IMO

 

[tlcya]

found deceased in a nearby body of water, probably the small lake I noted in the adjacent neighborhood.

UPDATE from Greenville county sheriff

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02tM9U8e7vdp9Y9qkvtJHs8ZNYvp7LwiU1hucEQuoUsb3DuZkzzpqpbzVeH19rerg3l&id=100069131202956

 

[Tealgrove]

It’s always water. Sigh.

 

[watchdog27]

How did he get through the fence? This was completely preventable.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

This is unbelievably tragic. My heart goes out to his family.

 

[Lusitana]

How did this even happen? He was a little kid, little 8-year-olds aren't supposed to be able to get out of school, we're not talking about teens skipping class. Poor kid, and I can't even imagine what his family is feeling right now.

 

[TheMom77]

This situation is so terribly sad, and also sad how predictable these outcomes are lately

 

[EyeCandy]

so sad. Prayers for the family

 

[MollyHarps]

RIP little one my thoughts go out to his parents & friends.

How long had he escaped before the school noticed?

autistic children especially those non verbal are often obsessed with water.

In these cases as soon as you notice them missing you’re best off running to the nearest body of water as that’s usually where they are heading.

 

[Boots38]

How did he get through the fence? This was completely preventable.

Schools aren't built like prisons and student aren't treated like prisoners. It's very sad this happened. He snuck away. Imo

 

[Palisades]

How did he get through the fence? This was completely preventable.

Maybe he can climb? I have not seen details about the timeline of him missing and someone noticing. It could have been very close.

 

[ohemgee.kay925]

Why does this seem to be happening so often lately? MOO...

My deepest condolences to Lionel's loved ones.

 

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1834367511766184160