09-22-2013, 12:15 PM
Remains positively identified as Levon Wameling
Extensive DNA testing by the Onondaga Medical Examiner's office was used to identify the remains, according to a statement released Saturday by Utica Police Sgt. Steve Hauck, public information officer.
"The Utica Police continue to investigate this case, with the hope that the truth will be learned and the person(s) responsible are held accountable," the statement read.
The statement went on to say officials have not yet determined a cause of death. Levon's first birthday would have been August 31.
The baby's father, Jevon Wameling, initially told investigators that Levon was abducted from his front porch. He didn't report the baby missing until Levon's grandmother pressed to see the baby 2 weeks later.
Jevon Wameling is currently in the Oneida County jail on burglary charges.
Extensive DNA testing by the Onondaga Medical Examiner's office was used to identify the remains, according to a statement released Saturday by Utica Police Sgt. Steve Hauck, public information officer.
"The Utica Police continue to investigate this case, with the hope that the truth will be learned and the person(s) responsible are held accountable," the statement read.
The statement went on to say officials have not yet determined a cause of death. Levon's first birthday would have been August 31.
The baby's father, Jevon Wameling, initially told investigators that Levon was abducted from his front porch. He didn't report the baby missing until Levon's grandmother pressed to see the baby 2 weeks later.
Jevon Wameling is currently in the Oneida County jail on burglary charges.