Bryan McKinney

Bryan McKinney, 27 Years

Bryan McKinney was 27 years old and had autism. He was from Wenatchee, Washington. Bryan went missing from the Tillicum Beach RV Park in Oregon on December 17, 2014.  His body was discovered on a beach near Florence, Washington on December 26, 2014.

Links about Bryan McKinney: 

News:

• Missing: Wenatchee Man Vanishes from Oregon Coast Campground (Oregon Live) 
• Missing Case in Washington Ends in Tragedy (Autism Speaks)

Jayden Morrison

Jayden Morrison (2010-2014)

Jayden Morrison was 4 years old and had autism. Jayden was from White Plains, New York.  Jayden Morrison had been visiting family in Little River, South Carolina for the holiday and he wandered away on Christmas Eve. After 3 days of searching his body was found drowned in a nearby pond on December 26, 2014.  His parents are Andre and Tabatha Morrison.

Tribute:

"I know he's in a better place. Life is better for him. He's probably talking it up now and loving that he can talk (Andre Morrison, Jayden's Father)."

Rev. Trollinger at funeral for Jayden Morrison: "Where Jayden is transitioning to who knows how many lives he will change."
— Autism Speaks (@autismspeaks) January 3, 2015

Links about Jayden Morrison: 

News:

• Missing Autistic boy Jayden Morrison is found dead in pond (Daily Mail)
• Body of Missing 4 year-old Autistic Boy, Jayden Morrison, Found in Pond (NBC News) 
• Parents Discuss coping with loss of 4 year-old son Jayden Morrison 
• Family Mourns Autistic Boy Found Dead in Pond (USA Today)
• Final Farewell for Young Jayden Morrison (Autism Speaks)