LEWISVILLE, Texas, April 16 (UPI) -- The sister and brother of a 6-year-old North Texas boy have admitted they killed their brother and buried his body in a wooded area near their home, police said Tuesday.
Jackson Carr's body was found early Tuesday after his 15-year-old sister and 10-year-old brother told investigators they killed the boy, said Lewisville Police Sgt. Richard Douglass. He said officers have not determined their motive.
Jackson had a single puncture wound to his neck, Douglass said. No other details were immediately released on the weapon or how the slaying occurred.
The girl told investigators that she killed her brother and the 10-year-old said he held his brother down, according to Douglass.
Jackson was reported missing late Monday after his brother said he couldn't find him following a game of hide-and-seek. Police were called about 6:44 p.m. CDT to begin a search for the missing boy.
The body was found buried under sand and debris in an area about 100 feet from the family's home in Lewisville, which is about 20 miles north of Dallas. The children had a red tent set in the wooded area where they often played.
A team of about 30 police officers and volunteers, aided by search dogs and a helicopter, combed the area for about six hours before the girl first told her story to the police and then the brother disclosed his role, according to police.
The siblings are being held on murder charges, Douglass said.
Both the siblings are considered juveniles under Texas law. The 15-year-old girl could be certified to stand trial on murder as an adult, although she would not be eligible for the death penalty. The district attorney would decide whether to seek certification.
Jackson was a student at Central Elementary where flags were at half-staff Tuesday and counselors were called to work with students who knew the boy.
"There are some really upset kids today," Assistant Principal Johnny Thomas told the online edition of The Dallas Morning News. "It's really bad, bad for everyone. We have three counselors here and they'll be working with the first grade since they are the ones who knew the child."
