Missing teen with autism found dead in Fayette County

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ga. - Deputies in Fayette County said they have found the body of a missing 13-year-old boy with autism after an extensive search Monday afternoon.

Javontay Reid was last seen near his home along Merrydale Drive in Fayetteville around noon Monday, according to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. About 50 personnel from multiple agencies helped to search for the child.

Deputies said Reid was found dead in a nearby residential pool.

The sheriff's office posted the following to their Facebook page: