Police: Recovered body is 'most likely' that of missing 3-year-old North Texas girl

Three-year-old Sherin Mathews went missing Oct. 7 after her father allegedly sent her outside alone, in the middle of the night, as punishment for not finishing her milk. Three-year-old Sherin Mathews went missing Oct. 7 after her father allegedly sent her outside alone, in the middle of the night, as punishment for not finishing her milk. Photo: Richardson Police Department Photo: Richardson Police Department Image 1 of / 93 Caption Close Police: Recovered body is 'most likely' that of missing 3-year-old North Texas girl 1 / 93 Back to Gallery

Richardson investigators reported Sunday afternoon that remains of a small child found Sunday morning are believed to be that of missing 3-year-old Sherin Mathews.

In a news conference, a Richardson Police Department spokesperson said the remains were found about 11 a.m., nearly a mile west of the girl's Dallas-area suburban home. The spokesman said the remains are "most likely" that of the 3-year-old reported missing Oct. 7.

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Authorities said that Mathews' parents have been notified.

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An Amber alert went out for the girl after she was made to stand outside her home in the middle of the night as punishment for not drinking her milk. Her adoptive father, Wesley Mathews, made the report about five hours after making her stand outside.

He was later charged with child endangerment.

No arrests have been made and officials are attempting to determine cause of death.