(Arkham, May 31) Mrs. Virgie West, stepmother of Edward Franklin West, 7-year-old soy found dead by hanging Friday night, has been released from unofficial custody in which she has been since the lad's body was found at his father's farm home near here Saturday morning.
DeKalb county officers said today the case is not closed, but declined to express any opinions as to whether the boy committed suicide or was murdered.
"We shall continue our investigation," said C. R. Hewitt, prosecuting attorney, "and if we find evidence of murder we shall present, that evidence to the grand jury next October."
The boy's father, Virgie West, insists his son did not commit suicide and has offered to assist officers in continuing the investigation.
Wed May 30, 2012 11:51 am