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Missing Okemah Toddler found dead

Over 20 agencies contributed to 12 hour search effort

by Morgan Taylor
September 14, 2022
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Missing Okemah Toddler found dead

Multiple crimes occurred on the Mvskoke Reservation in the early morning hours of June 1. The crimes involved an officer that was shot by a suspected burglar in Okmulgee and a kidnapping in Dewar. (Shutterstock)

Byline: Braden Harper/Reporter

OKEMAH, Oklahoma – Two-year-old Ares Muse was found dead in Okfuskee County less than a mile away from his house after being declared missing in the early hours of Sept. 12. A search effort of over 20 agencies spent 12 hours looking for the toddler.

Authorities say the boy was last seen in bed with his family around 1:30 AM. 4 hours later at 6:30 AM, he was found missing. His family claims he would have had to unlock there sets of door locking mechanisms to walk out of the house. Investigators currently do not believe the case was an abduction.

Press Secretary Jason Salsman spoke on behalf of the Nation on the search effort.

“I have the unfortunate responsibility to let everyone know we did find the boy, unfortunately we found him deceased” Salsman said. “Right now we just ask that prayers that have been prayed today, from all over Oklahoma and everybody that kept up with this story, shift those prayers now to the family and the law enforcement officers.”

Principal Chief David Hill shared his condolences on social media.

“It was important for me to be there today and say MVTO to all of the agencies coming together to work in collaboration with our Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department,” Chief Hill said. “Over 20 different agencies combined manpower and resources in a tireless and valiant effort in search of Ares Muse.”

“Though we didn’t get the outcome we wanted, we appreciate their effort and the prayers from all the people today. We grieve with everyone who knew and loved this boy.”

According to Salsman, the medical examiner has not yet provided a cause of death. The investigation is ongoing. Although the outcome ended in tragedy, Salsman said the combined effort and resources of tribal, local, state and federal agencies was tremendous.

If you have any information or tips regarding this investigation, please contact Muscogee (Creek) Nation Lighthorse Police Department at (918) 732-7800.

 

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Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

Morgan is the Multimedia Producer for Mvskoke Media. Being deeply rooted in the Muscogee Nation, Morgan aims to tell stories of the people and for the people. Her areas of interest are Health, Education, Welfare, and Entertainment happening across the Mvskoke Reservation. Contact Morgan for media inquiries at 918-732-7644.

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