Vigil Held for Missing Bronx Toddler Montreal Williams After Body Found in East River

Vigil for Montreal Williams

• 🕯️ A vigil was held for 2-year-old Montreal Williams, whose body is believed to have been recovered from the East River after being missing for a month.
• 💔 Family members expressed their deep pain and grief, with some finding solace by visiting the river where the child was found.

Circumstances of Disappearance

• 📍 Montreal was last seen on May 10th at his Hunts Point apartment building with his 20-year-old father.
• 🗑️ Surveillance video from the same night reportedly shows someone throwing a bag into the Bronx River, adding to the mystery.

Family Concerns and Investigation

• ⚖️ The child's mother had previously sought help in family court on May 30th, citing an inability to contact the father.
• ⚠️ She re-engaged authorities this week after a confrontation with the father, fearing for her son's safety.
• 🔍 Police are conducting an internal review into the handling of the case, including a potential delay in releasing the child's photo to the public.

Father as Person of Interest

• 👨‍⚖️ The boy's father is considered a person of interest in Montreal's disappearance and is currently in custody for custodial interference.
• 🩺 A medical examiner will officially determine the cause of the boy's death.