Selah Police Continue To Investigate Mystery Surrounding Child’s Remains

The investigation into the remains of a 4-year-old child found in the Cowiche Mill Road area April 18. A press release from the Selah Police Department identifies the boy as Alaric “AJ” Funderburgh.

WAITING FOR AUTOPSY RESULTS

Investigators are hoping a recent autopsy will give them answers as to how he died. The autopsy was conducted last week by the King County Medical Examiner's Office. Police say they're also trying to figure out why his remains were found in the Cowiche Mill Road area. So far no details about the autopsy have been released as more testing continues.

THE BOY'S FATHER HAS BEEN CHARGED IN FEDERAL COURT

The boy's father, 33-year-old Preston Funderburgh was facing misdemeanor charges in connection to the investigation but the press release says the charges have been dropped by prosecutors in Selah Municipal Court as investigators say he's now facing federal felony charges.

FUNDERBURGH WAS CHARGED IN US DISTRICT COURT

During the investigation authorities say they found potential evidence that supported fraud involving the federal government. On Wednesday Funderburgh made an appearance in US District Court on charges of theft of government money and wire fraud. However, Funderburgh is still being held in the Yakima County jail according to the inmate roster.

ALL LEADS ARE BEING FOLLOWED AS THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

Selah Police continue to work closely with the US Attorney's office in the investigation. Selah Police investigators say they want to "assure the community that we are diligently pursuing every possible lead to develop and present factual information for a successful prosecution."