A mother in Oregon has tragically lost her 5-year-old autistic son, who went missing while she took an afternoon nap. Joshua James McCoy was reported missing on November 9 after his mother, identified as Angela German, woke from a nearly five-hour rest to find her son gone.
Joshua, who was non-verbal and responded to “Josh” or “Joshie,” had wandered off sometime during the afternoon. Authorities quickly launched a search, but initial efforts yielded no immediate clues. Despite the use of drones, K9s, and a coordinated search involving multiple counties, Joshua’s body was discovered three days later, just under two miles from his home.
His father, Lawson Amos McCoy, shared a heartbreaking tribute on social media, expressing his grief over the loss. “My precious baby! Bless you my love. I’ll miss you the rest of my life,” he wrote. The investigation into Joshua’s death is ongoing, and authorities are not releasing further details at this time.
Rest in peace, little Joshua.
