Remembering Aveion Lewis
Police, FBI and volunteers from other states are on the ground to find Aveion’s body. Investigators say based on information they obtained from Aveion’s step-father, Brandon Lockett, they believe the toddler was dead prior to the reported abduction on January 14, 2009. Police have charged Lockett with improper disposal of a human body, obstruction of justice, and felony child neglect. At this time, Aveion’s mother is not charged.
According to a police press release, “the department has investigated the reported abduction and received varying degrees of cooperation from key persons in the investigation; which lead police to question the validity of information received from some individuals. As a result, investigators began to focus on the possibility that Brandon Lockett, Aveion’s step-father was not providing accurate details.”
Conflicting statements from the step-father were given to authorities, and at this time, Brandon Lockett is in custody. No charges have been filed yet, but he is being questioned. Authorities say they have come to this conclusion because of conflicting statements given, and as time went on investigators were advised an abduction did not occur. Sadly, at this time, police do not know where Aveion’s body could be, but they have expanded the ground search to find the toddler.
BACKGROUND:
Police initially said Aveion was snatched from his home on January 14, 2009 when three men allegedly broke into his apartment, assaulted Aveion’s step-father Brandon Lockett, and abducted the toddler. Investigators say not only was the child taken, but his 4-year-old sister was tied up and gagged in a corner. Investigators said early on they believed the suspects could be traveling in an early 1990’s model white SUV, and they collected surveillance from nearby businesses. The FBI along with local law enforcement have been searching for the child by air, on the ground, and going door-to-door seeking answers.
If you have any information as to the whereabouts of where Aveion Malik Lewis body could be, please call Roanoke City Police Department at (540) 853-2211 or Virginia State Police at (800) 822-4453.
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