Mother Arrested for Murder of Missing 4-Year-Old Boy in Washington State

Court documents reveal that the grandmother of a missing 4-year-old Washington state boy was granted emergency custody of him after expressing concerns about the mother's substance abuse and violent behavior. The boy, Ariel Garcia, was reported missing and later found dead, leading to the arrest of his mother, Janet Garcia, on charges including murder and assault of a child. Police launched a search effort and discovered Ariel's body along an interstate in Pierce County. The investigation continues as authorities seek justice for the young boy.