Caretaker Charged in Connection with Death of Missing 2-Year-Old
In Marietta, Georgia, Dairon Keith, 23, has been charged in connection with the death of a 2-year-old boy, Messiah Harris, who was reported missing and later found deceased in the woods. Keith, who was the child's caretaker and the boyfriend…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 9, 2026 —
Marietta, Georgia – A 23-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a 2-year-old boy who was reported missing and later found deceased. Dairon Keith, identified as the child’s caretaker and the boyfriend of the child’s mother, faces charges of concealing the death and making false statements to authorities.
The child, 2-year-old Messiah Harris, was reported missing. Authorities subsequently located the boy deceased in the woods. The circumstances surrounding the discovery and the timeline of events leading to the child’s death are under investigation.
According to authorities, Keith is accused of concealing Messiah Harris’s death and providing false information to law enforcement during the investigation into the child’s disappearance. Specific details regarding the nature of the concealment or the false statements were not immediately available.
Dairon Keith is currently being held without bond. Information regarding his court proceedings or upcoming appearances was not provided.
The investigation into the death of Messiah Harris is ongoing. Further details are expected to be released by law enforcement as the case develops.
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