Police say the 6-year-old was murdered by his own mother, leaving the community in disbelief.
Community members, classmates and teachers honor James Hutchinson By Courtney King | March 2, 2021 at 10:00 PM EST - Updated March 21 at 9:02 AM
CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Close to 200 people packed Barnitz Stadium in Middletown Tuesday night in honor of James Hutchinson, the 6-year-old boy whose harrowing death last weekend has become a regionwide source of grief.
The Middletown School District hosted the vigil just after sundown.
Front and center was a portrait of James painted by Middletown High School art students. Members of the school district spoke beside it to a bleacher-bound audience gathered for a moment of collective mourning.
âShe killed my sonâ: Father attends Middletown vigil for 6-year-old
James Hutchinson died after police say his mother ran him over while trying to abandon the boy at a park.
Candlelight vigil held for Middletown child killed, thrown into Ohio River By Courtney King | March 1, 2021 at 9:10 PM EST - Updated March 2 at 11:01 AM
BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (FOX19) - Dozens gathered in Middletown Monday night to mourn the loss of 6-year-old James Hutchinson.
The event at Gardner Park featured a candlelight vigil and balloon release.
Many who did not know the boy came to show their support. Several family members attended as well, including Jamesâs father, Lewis Hutchinson.
For crews pursuing local boys thought dead, search invites trauma, mental illness
How do you prepare for finding a childâs body? You canât, one expert says.
Psychologist: Mental healthcare critical as crews search for James, Nylo By Jessica Schmidt | March 1, 2021 at 9:55 PM EST - Updated March 1 at 10:30 PM
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (FOX19) - As trained volunteers continue to search for two missing boys who are believed to be dead, experts believe being involved with two horrific tragedies centered around children can lead to emotional trauma.
North Star International and Ohio Landsar crews say they are committed to finding 6-year-old James Hutchinson and 3-year-old Nylo Lattimore.