Galveston Police Looking For Answers In Toddler’s Death

GALVESTON, TX — Where did the child whose body washed up on a Galveston beach on Oct. 20 come from, and why hasn't anyone come forward?

Those are just a few of the questions that officials in Galveston County have after the body of young body was discovered on a beach by a passer by out for a walk on Friday evening.

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Officials said the boy is believed to be between 3 to 5 years old and does not match the description of any missing children in their database, which has deepened the mystery.

READ: Body Of Toddler Washes Up On Galveston Beach

The still unidentified child was found at about 5:30 p.m. at 7th Street and Seawall Blvd.

So far no one claiming to be the child’s parents or other family members have come forward.

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Over the last few days, a memorial at the site where the child’s body was found has begun to take shape with child’s toys and stuffed animals affixed to concrete and metal poles near a cul de sac, just a few feet from where the boy was found.

Gloria and Mark Grunwell, who live near where the child was found, were there on Friday as investigators removed the child’s body.

Gloria told KHOU that watching the entire incident unfold was heartbreaking.

Police have not ruled out the possibility of foul play.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Galveston Police Department at (409) 765-3702 or Crime Stoppers (409) 762-8477.

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