JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI believe they have found the body of 3-year-old Mariah Woods.
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Investigators said the remains believed to be Woods’ were in Shelter Creek along Shaw Highway in Pender County. A positive confirmation will be made by the medical examiner's office, officials said.
Kimrey was arrested after several days of exhaustive searches for the girl. He is charged with multiple offenses, including concealing a death, obstruction of justice and burglary.
According to the arrest warrants, officials believe 32-year-old Earl Kimrey "secretly disposed" of the toddler's body because he knew that she did not die of natural causes.
FBI officials said they are investigating the case as a homicide.
Officials told Channel 9 Kimrey was the boyfriend of Woods' mother and lived with them in the home. Woods’ mother first reported her missing Monday morning.