Missing Philadelphia girl found dead in New Jersey

The search for Jalayshia “Malayshia” Alford, a 10-year-old girl who disappeared from West Philadelphia, ended with the discovery of her body in Lindenwold, New Jersey, law-enforcement sources said. The sources said she was found Wednesday night, November 4. Authorities had not announced a cause of death. Alford was last seen around 7:30 a.m. on October 26 in the 500 block of North Simpson Street, according to information from the Philadelphia Police Department. She was reported missing that day. Police had warned that she might be at special risk of harm or injury. A law-enforcement account said one person was in custody and being interviewed by homicide detectives. No arrest or charges had been announced, and the person’s identity and any connection to Alford had not been made public in the reports. The account did not establish whether the person was arrested or charged. The search involved Philadelphia police and the FBI, with investigators reviewing surveillance video and questioning residents. Neighbors said Alford was living in foster care when she disappeared. News accounts also reported that investigators used search dogs near the home where she was believed to have...