MONTEZUMA, Iowa — The following is a growing timeline of events in the case of Xavior Harrelson, an 11-year-old boy from Montezuma, Iowa.
Xavior was last seen on Thursday, May 27, and law enforcement agents and volunteers quickly began large-scale search efforts.
As of this writing, Xavior is still missing.
If you have information on his whereabouts, contact the Poweshiek COunty Sheriff's Office at 641-623-5679 or visit the FBI's tip submission page.
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May 27, 2021 - The day Xavior was last seen. He was reportedly wearing blue pajama pants and black shoes.
May 28, 2021 - The FBI joins the search effort.
May 30, 2021 - Xavior's 11th birthday.
A group of nearly 400 searchers, comprised of volunteers and law enforcement officers began a large-scale search event.
June 9, 2021 - The Poweshiek County Sheriff's Office puts up a $15,000 reward for information to help the search.
June 29, 2021 - A benefit concert is planned to help increase the amount offered in the reward fund that was developed for information about the boy's disappearance.
July 25, 2021 - A community prayer vigil is held. Reward fund is up beyond $30,000 for information on Xavior's whereabouts.
July 28, 2021 - The search continues three months after the day he went missing.
Sept. 30, 2021 - A farmer finds the remains of an adolescent in rural Montezuma, Iowa.
Oct. 15, 2021 - The remains found in Montezuma are confirmed to be those of Xavior Harrelson.