Missing Tennessee Child Located Safely in Florida amidst Custody Dispute

Endangered Child out of Antioch Found Safe in Florida

A Sigh of Relief

The community of Antioch, Tennessee, is breathing a sigh of relief: three-year-old Zy’Aire Wiley has been found safe after an endangered child alert was issued for him. The boy was located far from home in sunny Florida, bringing an end to a harrowing, state-spanning search for the missing child.

Timeline of Events

The situation was first reported in the wee hours of Wednesday when Zy’Aire was allegedly taken from his grandmother’s house on Seasons Drive by his mother, Alandris Griffin. This sudden and unanticipated action transpired amidst ongoing custody disputes.

Once alerted to the precarious situation, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) quickly issued an endangered child alert and commenced its wide-reaching efforts to locate the child and his mother.

Safe Return

After a daunting series of investigations that permeated through multiple states, the endangered child alert was eventually canceled. The TBI disclosed the reassuring news that Zy’Aire had been found safe in Florida. The report further noted that his mother, Alandris Griffin, was subsequently taken into custody.

The Call to Help

During the search, police urged community members to be on the lookout, providing physical descriptions of the pair and emphasizing the urgency of their search. Upon sighting them, the public was asked to render assistance by contacting Nashville Youth Services at their designated hotline.

The joint efforts of the law enforcement agencies and the communal spirit displayed by the public have been invaluable in ensuring the safe return of young Zy’Aire. The relief permeating through the Antioch community is palpable, as this case highlights the importance and effectiveness of immediate response and collective drive in locating missing children.

Moving Forward

Despite the successful resolution, this case serves as a potent reminder of the traumas and complexities of custody disputes and the potential effects they can have on innocent children caught in the crossfire.

The pertinent law enforcement agencies will continue the investigation to understand the full details and motivations behind this regrettable incident. However, for now, the community celebrates the safe return of Zy’Aire Wiley, signifying a happy ending for this chapter in their small town’s narrative.

Local counselling and support services have been made available to the child and his family during this challenging time. The spirit of support and unity exhibited by the Antioch community lends a heartening note to this awakening incident.


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