BREAKING: Charges Filed In 2021 Case Of Missing South Idaho Boy

There has been a promising development in the case of a young Idaho boy who disappeared in 2021 northwest of Boise.

A warrant was issued, leading to an arrest in the case of a Fruitland boy who was reportedly kidnapped in the summer of 2021. Idaho detectives have identified a person believed to be involved in the missing persons case of Michael Vaughan, who was five years old when he was reported missing.

Longtime Suspect Arrested In 2021 Case Of Missing South Idaho Five-Year-Old Boy

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Michael Vaughan disappeared from his Fruitland home on July 27, 2021. Fruitland is located 55 miles northwest of Boise.

From the outset of the case, neighbor Stacey Wondra was a suspect and was repeatedly questioned by Idaho detectives. Wondra was arrested this week and is currently being held on suspicion of first-degree murder, according to details shared by KTVB News.

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At the time Michael went missing, he was wearing a blue Minecraft shirt, blue shorts, and sandals, according to The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Police searched for Vaughan's remains on the suspect's property in 2022, but efforts came up empty. If you have any information in the missing persons case of Michael Vaughan, please get in touch with the Fruitland Police Department at 208-452-3001.

All persons arrested for crimes are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This is an ongoing investigation, and we will provide an update when new information becomes available.