06/03/2026
Attention: TENNESSEE This is a FOSTER HOME ... NEED SLUTHERS WITH FACTS Police are now describing how and where they found the 3-year-old at the center of an AMBER Alert in Clarksville yesterday.
Here are the details from the Clarksville Police Department on yesterday's search:
"During the investigation, the residence had been searched multiple times by responding personnel. Sergeant Fatula and Detective D. Smith conducted an additional detailed search of the residence, ultimately leading to the discovery of Tyler in the attic.
The attic was accessed by an attached wall ladder that led into a very confined space, not designed as a standard walk-in attic. Once inside, the area offered only limited room to move, requiring an average-sized adult to crouch in order to navigate through it. The center of the space was largely obstructed by the homeβs HVAC ductwork, further reducing mobility. The attic itself was dark, dusty, and filled with electrical wiring, ductwork, and thick blown insulation.
Tyler was ultimately located at the farthest section of the attic from the entrance, lying between the rafters. He was behind additional ductwork, fully concealed from view. Given the conditions within the attic and the manner in which he was positioned, he was extremely difficult to locate until Det. Smith was right up on him.
Throughout the search efforts, officers repeatedly called out to Tyler while searching the residence and surrounding area. Why Tyler did not respond to officers calling for him remains unknown at this time.