Missing 6-year-old boy found dead in Pasco County, sheriff’s office says

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that a 6-year-old boy who was the subject of a Missing Child Alert has been found dead.

Cory Chester was reported missing Thursday night and had last been seen around the 8000 block of Ross Lane in New Port Richey.

In a Friday statement to media outlets, the sheriff’s office said: “Pasco Sheriff’s Office is confirming that Chester was found deceased. We send our sincerest condolences and prayers to Cory’s family and friends during this difficult time. The investigation remains ongoing and no additional information is available at this time.”

This is the Thursday night post on X by the sheriff’s office:

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Pasco officials said Cory Chester was reported missing Thursday night and had last been seen around the 8000 block of Ross Lane in New Port Richey. (Sky 9 image)