A suspect is being held without bond in connection with the death of a young child. The child's body was discovered in a wooded area. The investigation began when the 2-year-old was reported missing from an apartment complex. A 23-year-old man, who was the child's caretaker, has been charged. Further details about the incident are available from Atlanta News First.
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