10-year-old West Philadelphia girl found dead in New Jersey, DA to announce charges
A 10-year-old girl who had been missing for over a week was discovered deceased in Lindenwold, New Jersey, and the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office will hold a news conference on the suspect's charges.
A 10-year-old girl from West Philadelphia who had been missing since Oct. 26 was found dead in a vehicle at the Stonington Court Apartments in Lindenwold, Camden County, New Jersey, according to local sources. The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office announced that a news conference will be held at 5:30 p.m. to disclose charges against an unnamed suspect.
The child was last seen at a home on North Simpson Street, where she lived with her foster family. Investigators are reviewing conflicting statements from adults linked to the case, and police have previously indicated that the child may have been at heightened risk of harm.
Jalayshia Allford's biological father, Nazir Allford, told Action News that he is focused on his daughter and coping with the uncertainty surrounding her whereabouts. An aunt, Nyfisha Allford, expressed the family's difficulty with the lack of answers, while an uncle, Nafis Horne, said the family believes the father loved his daughter and that they are supporting him.
Family members have asked the foster parent to speak publicly about the situation. The DA's upcoming conference is expected to provide further details on the investigation and the suspect's identity.