The Grays Harbor coroner confirmed the death of 4-year-old Aiden Scott Bevins, and Aberdeen police are investigating the circumstances of his death.
ABERDEEN, Wash. — The Grays Harbor Coroner’s Office has confirmed the death of 4-year-old Aiden Scott Bevins, and authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of his death.
Aberdeen Police confirmed it was investigating the child’s death but would not reveal some details about the case.
Family members told KING 5 they became concerned after not seeing Aiden in a while and contacted the Aberdeen Police Department.
Two family members told KING 5 that investigators later found the child’s body buried in a relative’s backyard in Aberdeen. Police have not publicly confirmed where the child was found.
The family said they are still awaiting the cause of Aiden’s death.
Crystal Singletary, a grandmother, said she was angry that her child’s death was not reported.
“I don’t understand, I don’t understand. It’s unbelievable – I don’t care what the excuse is, even though he died of natural causes, you didn’t tell anybody – you didn’t tell anybody,” Singletary said.
When KING 5 reported the story, an Aberdeen police officer arrived at the home, where family members said they discovered the child’s body. KING 5 observed the officer talking to a family member before leaving.
KING 5 is blurring the face of a man in the home because he has not been identified as a person of interest. Before police arrived, he told KING 5 he was cooperating with investigators and was heartbroken over the child’s death.
The investigation is ongoing.
The Aberdeen Police Department said more information will be released as the investigation progresses.
