Found Deceased IA - Xavior Harrelson, 10, neighbor reported X missing, Montezuma, 27 May 2021 #2

[SharonNeedles]

Do we know for sure that his body was actually out in the bean field or was it in the ditch beside the field?

I would really like to know that as well. Either way I’d still have questions. I’d really like to know cause of death as well.

 

[FrostedGlass]

If someone did take him, they could have kept him for a while and then murdered him/dumped his body.

 

[LeeJay55]

Most farmers do actually drive around the edges of their fields regularly though, especially in the weeks after the plants have sprouted. That’s why I think maybe X’s remains could have been further in the field, anywhere near the edge would likely have been discovered a long time ago - especially with such a focus on searching.

I’m a bit perplexed that air searches didn’t spot this location, anything in a bean field would have been clearly visible from the air for a month or more.

Im kinda surprised the field was not searched at all
Its a field....... lots.of.bodies are.left.in fields.and its so close to his home!

 

[DrollForeignFaction]

If someone did take him, they could have kept him for a while and then murdered him/dumped his body.

My thinking is that if someone had time to keep him for a little while before dumping his body, they had time to hide him farther away than 4 miles from home. To me, the proximity suggests someone was in a hurry.

edit to avoid a double post, new article. These poor kids must be terrified, what a traumatic way to lose a friend/classmate.
What's next in Xavior Harrelson investigation

MONTEZUMA, Iowa —

The Division of Criminal Investigation said the autopsy on Xavior Harrelsonis not complete and there is no official cause of death or determination if his death is a crime.

But that has not stopped the town from honoring Xavior.
“There's a lot of questions still out there,” Montezuma Elementary School Principal Kurt Hanna said.

Hanna said it's been a tough day. Kids are back in class after learning that Xavior Harrelson is no longer missing.

“It was obviously sad, but also some ability to grieve knowing that he is in a better place,” Hanna said.

School counselors spent Monday helping students cope with the news.

Many already assumed the remains found a few weeks ago in rural Poweshiek County were those of Xavior.

Now, it's official.

“It’s a ton of pressure for kids. I don't want a kiddo going home and thinking they're not safe to walk away from school or they're not safe at home,” Hanna said.

Hanna is asking the town to honor Xavior at Monday night’s volleyball game at the school gym.

“We're asking community, and fans and family members to wear orange. We want to keep Xavior’s memory going,” Hanna said.

Residents said they're glad Xavior is no longer missing. But, now they want to know what happened to the boy.

“It's very sad," library director Christine Grimm said. "But, in a way, it's sort of a relief because he's no longer missing. Just thinking, as a parent of two boys, I think the not knowing would have about killed me."

 

[iamnotagolem]

I don’t think he was kept alive, i think he was dead either the 26th or early 27th and his mom (not saying she was involved) knew he wasn’t still alive, considering she moved a few days after he went missing. Most parents of missing kids refuse to move just in case their kid comes home.

 

[helenann2k]

I've been following this poor child's disappearance from the start and am still surprised by the relatively low volume of sleuther comments. I am hoping that we will soon know cause/manner of death, so that we can become more involved in finding out how this happened and who, if anyone, is responsible. It gets so upsetting to see child after missing child go from missing to found deceased without resolution.

 

[PommyMommy]

OCT 18, 2021
What's next in Xavior Harrelson investigation (kcci.com)
The Division of Criminal Investigation said the autopsy on Xavior Harrelson is not complete and there is no official cause of death or determination if his death is a crime.

[...]

School counselors spent Monday helping students cope with the news.

Many already assumed the remains found a few weeks ago in rural Poweshiek County were those of Xavior.

Now, it's official.

“It’s a ton of pressure for kids. I don't want a kiddo going home and thinking they're not safe to walk away from school or they're not safe at home,” Hanna said.

[...]

 

[Seattle1]

Hiding a body in a bean field in May would only make sense to somebody that’s never seen a bean field in May. At the end of May the plants are only a couple inches tall.

I think it would make sense for somebody that maybe acted impulsively, moved the body in a panic, and expected the remains would be recovered sooner than later.

 

[Unalienable Rights]

I don’t think he was kept alive, i think he was dead either the 26th or early 27th and his mom (not saying she was involved) knew he wasn’t still alive, considering she moved a few days after he went missing. Most parents of missing kids refuse to move just in case their kid comes home.

Most parents do refuse to move when they have a missing child, but SH had to move because the trailer court had been sold and the renters had to either purchase their trailer or move. The move had been planned before Xavior went missing. SH was asked about the move in the approved LeaVe it to BeBer YouTube video. Following is that portion of the interview:

27:45 - Interviewer: "Y'all have to move in a certain amount of time because of the things going on with the trailer court."

27:53 - SH: "Originally we were gonna be out May 29th. (But) because the 30th was his birthday, he turned 11, we were gonna be in Marshalltown with his dad and brother for his birthday for a day or two before we went to our (new) place in Des Moines....and about missing the 29th,
you know you can only prolong things so long, and I cannot afford to purchase this place, nor do I want to because, yeah, there's a lot of things, yeah, it's got black mold and it's, yeah, it's just not what you want we'll just say."

 

[AnnaGrace]

Rest in peace, little guy. I'm so sorry this happened to you. I find it impossible to believe Xavior went there on his own. My thought is he was dumped there after his death. So very heartbreaking.

 

[sk716]

Most parents do refuse to move when they have a missing child, but SH had to move because the trailer court had been sold and the renters had to either purchase their trailer or move. The move had been planned before Xavior went missing. SH was asked about the move in the approved LeaVe it to BeBer YouTube video. Following is that portion of the interview:

27:45 - Interviewer: "Y'all have to move in a certain amount of time because of the things going on with the trailer court."

27:53 - SH: "Originally we were gonna be out May 29th. (But) because the 30th was his birthday, he turned 11, we were gonna be in Marshalltown with his dad and brother for his birthday for a day or two before we went to our (new) place in Des Moines....and about missing the 29th,
you know you can only prolong things so long, and I cannot afford to purchase this place, nor do I want to because, yeah, there's a lot of things, yeah, it's got black mold and it's, yeah, it's just not what you want we'll just say."

This explains a lot. Including why he was snatched then, time had run out.

 

[SharonNeedles]

I think it would make sense for somebody that maybe acted impulsively, moved the body in a panic, and expected the remains would be recovered sooner than later.

I hate to sound morbid, so I’ll say this as softly as I can… it’s not uncommon at all to find animal remains in the fields. Most of those were mortally wounded somewhere else nearby. Struck by a car, wounded by hunters, whatever.

I’ll change my theory if new facts come to light, but working on the assumption that Xavior ended up in (not near) a recently planted field, I think this scenario fits best.

 

[Shamrock1]

I wonder if he left on his own and got hit by a car and the driver panicked, or if he met up with someone and something went awry and that person panicked.

 

[Megnut]

Is it possible Xavier had been with his mom's ex-boyfriend (Xavier may have considered him safe, a father figure), but he was arrested. Xavier would have been left alone, without clothes or a phone. Might Xavier have simply and sadly been trying to find his way home?

JMO

 

[hibachai]

Body found in Poweshiek County field identified as Xavior Harrelson's

The Iowa Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed that a body found in a rural field Sept. 30 is that of Xavior Harrelson, an 11-year-old Montezuma boy missing since May 27.

The Poweshiek County Sheriff's Office announced the finding in a posting on its Facebook page Friday night. It said it was not immediately releasing the cause of his death.

By SO saying that they are not immediately releasing the cause of death, I hope that means that they were able to determine the cause. It sounds like they know, but are just not able to release it yet. I was worried that they might not be able to due to the length of time that had passed before he was found. One thing for sure, he didn't walk to that field.

Unfortunately, I'm not sure if that's the case.

"The Division of Criminal Investigation said the autopsy on Xavior Harrelson is not complete and there is no official cause of death or determination if his death is a crime."

What's next in Xavior Harrelson investigation

 

[DrollForeignFaction]

Family raises money for Xavior Harrelson's funeral

MONTEZUMA, Iowa —

The family of Xavior Harrelson is asking for the community's support to bury their son.

Funeral arrangements are pending as the state medical examiner's office works to complete an autopsy on the 10-year-old boy who went missing in May.
[…]
"With heavy hearts and a sadness that runs deep, we have to lay Xavior to rest and say goodbye to a loving, gentle, caring, energetic son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend to all who knew him. He was taken far too soon from a family that loves and misses him desperately," said Michelle Harrelson, Xavior's aunt, in a statement on Monday.

Michelle Harrelson thanked the community for their support and said funeral expense donations can be made directly to Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Xavior's family plans to bury him in Marshalltown after his autopsy is complete.

"He deserves a proper burial," said Diane Hoffman, a family friend of the Harrelson's who has been heavily involved in the four-month search.

"Whoever did this is going to be brought to justice. I have no doubt," Hoffman said through tears.
[…]
DCI officials say a cause of death is still unknown until the autopsy is complete.

In case anyone is wondering why he is being buried in Marshalltown and not Montezuma (or Des Moines where I believe his mother moved to), that is where Xavior’s father lives. And his older brother as well, if I’m not mistaken.

 

[Missmeems]

I wonder if he left on his own and got hit by a car and the driver panicked, or if he met up with someone and something went awry and that person panicked.

This crossed my mind. That he may have gotten hit in the dark. Idk

 

[Seattle1]

Family raises money for Xavior Harrelson's funeral


In case anyone is wondering why he is being buried in Marshalltown and not Montezuma (or Des Moines where I believe his mother moved to), that is where Xavior’s father lives. And his older brother as well, if I’m not mistaken.

Also, I believe XH lived in Marshalltown with his parents until mom and son relocated to Montezuma after the divorce. MOO

 

[SharonNeedles]

Search warrant executed in New Sharon in Xavior Harrelson case

NEW SHARON, Iowa -- Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation officials confirmed to KCCI Tuesday that a search warrant has been executed at a home in New Sharon that is related to the Xavior Harrelson case.

Multiple law enforcement agents could be seen Tuesday at a home in New Sharon.

 

[Seattle1]

Search warrant executed in New Sharon in Xavior Harrelson case

NEW SHARON, Iowa -- Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation officials confirmed to KCCI Tuesday that a search warrant has been executed at a home in New Sharon that is related to the Xavior Harrelson case.

Multiple law enforcement agents could be seen Tuesday at a home in New Sharon.

How far is New Sharon from the bean field?