Boy with autism, 9, found dead in Florida after abduction; Amber Alert canceled

Published May 22, 2020 1:31 PM PDT


MIAMI -- A 9-year-old boy with autism was found dead in Florida Friday after the child was reported kidnapped, authorities say.

Alejandro Ripley was taken outside of a Home Depot in Miami on Thursday night. An Amber Alert issued for him has since been canceled.