# Child’s Remains Found in Illinois Woods | St. Louis News

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Podcast: [St. Louis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237)
Published: 2026-07-09T15:55:32+00:00
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A chilling missing child case in Illinois takes a dark turn as authorities uncover disturbing clues linking the father to the disappearance of two-year-old Ronnell Prince Jones Junior. The mother, who reported him missing two years ago, says she last saw her son at age two — but police didn’t act until recently, citing her ongoing relationship with the father as a barrier. Now, the child’s father, Christopher Fields Templeton, a 36-year-old with a violent past, has been arrested on child abduction and endangerment charges. His arrest follows a cold trail that led to St. Louis County, where the child’s belongings were found — and where Templeton, who also has a history of domestic violence, is now jailed. The mother’s desperate search and the detective’s involvement hint at a deeper, more sinister story still unfolding. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6110779fe44c498f

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