[ODT.co.nz]  10/31/2009, Mendota, CA -- "Authorities say the body of a missing 4-year-old California boy was found in the clothes dryer of a neighbour's home and a 14-year-old boy from the house in Mendota has been arrested on suspicion of the killing."

"Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims says 4-year-old Alex Christopher Mercado's body was found Saturday. According to Mims, the boy was placed in the dryer after he was killed."

Original Article Located At :: http://www.odt.co.nz/news/world/80457/missing-child039s-body-found-dryer

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[KSEE24.com]  10/30/2009, Mendota, CA -- "Mendota Police are asking for the public's help tonight to find a missing four year old."

"Alex Christopher Mercado was last seen at four this afternoon waking away from a sibling near Tuft and Sorenson."

"He was last seen wearing a red shirt with a black logo, tan pants, and no shoes."

"Alex has one black upper tooth, from nerve damage."

"Witnesses may have seen the missing boy near Pierce Rojas Park earlier today."

"If you have any information, you are asked to call Mendota Police at (559) 659-3051. "

Original Article Located At :: http://www.ksee24.com/news/local/67864037.html