Arian, a 6-year-old German boy with autism, went missing from his home in Elm, Lower Saxony at the end of April. Despite extensive search efforts involving up to 1,200 people, he was not found until Monday afternoon when a farmer discovered his body in a meadow near his hometown. DNA testing confirmed that the body belonged to Arian. The cause of death has not been disclosed out of respect for the privacy of the family.
The news of Arian’s death has been met with sadness and mourning in the community. The police continue to work with the family to provide support and gather any additional information that may help shed light on the circumstances surrounding Arian’s disappearance and death. Although it is not clear what caused Arian to go missing or how he ended up in the meadow, it is certain that his loss has left a deep impact on those who knew him.