Hailey M. Owens, who was subject of an Amber Alert, was found dead, her parents told KMBC

The body believed to be a missing 10-year-old Missouri girl was found Wednesday morning, according to Springfield police.An Amber Alert was issued Tuesday night for Hailey Owens. Family members told KMBC early Wednesday morning that authorities had found Owens' body. Police confirmed a body had been found during an 11 a.m. news conference.Springfield police said the motive remained a mystery in the abduction and slaying of Hailey Owens.Hailey M. Owens went missing at 4:48 p.m. in Springfield, Mo., while walking to a friend's house. Police said witnesses got a license plate number and description of the truck.See timeline of case Springfield police said evidence of foul play was discovered in the case. Authorities have arrested Craig Michael Wood, in connection with the case.According to police, Wood was taken into custody around 8:30 p.m. when he returned to the home where authorities had tracked the truck. Police said Wood went to police headquarters, but refused to talk to investigators and asked for an attorney. He was booked into jail on suspicion of first-degree murder.Police said they have not connected Owens and Wood. Wood is employed by Springfield Public Schools. He works as a paraprofessional and athletic coach at Pleasant View K-8 school. District officials said his employment was suspended because of the investigation.Detectives said they were processing multiple crime scenes.Crime footer

The body believed to be a missing 10-year-old Missouri girl was found Wednesday morning, according to Springfield police.

An Amber Alert was issued Tuesday night for Hailey Owens. Family members told KMBC early Wednesday morning that authorities had found Owens' body. Police confirmed a body had been found during an 11 a.m. news conference.


Springfield police said the motive remained a mystery in the abduction and slaying of Hailey Owens.

Hailey M. Owens went missing at 4:48 p.m. in Springfield, Mo., while walking to a friend's house. Police said witnesses got a license plate number and description of the truck.

See timeline of case

Springfield police said evidence of foul play was discovered in the case. Authorities have arrested Craig Michael Wood, in connection with the case.

According to police, Wood was taken into custody around 8:30 p.m. when he returned to the home where authorities had tracked the truck. Police said Wood went to police headquarters, but refused to talk to investigators and asked for an attorney. He was booked into jail on suspicion of first-degree murder.

Police said they have not connected Owens and Wood. Wood is employed by Springfield Public Schools. He works as a paraprofessional and athletic coach at Pleasant View K-8 school. District officials said his employment was suspended because of the investigation.

Detectives said they were processing multiple crime scenes.