Pulaski County authorities this morning said they’re moving forward with the investigation into the death of five-year-old Noah Thomas. Five days of searching for young Noah came to a tragic end yesterday with the discovery of his body in a septic system near his home in Dublin. Assistant Pulaski County Administrator Anthony Akers this morning read a statement from Sheriff Jim Davis.
“This investigation will be focused on facts and physical evidence and will not be driven speculation nor rumors,” the statement said. The sheriff did not appear at the news briefing, and Akers said he could not answer questions about the investigation. The sheriff yesterday said that Noah’s body was sent to the medical examiner’s office in Roanoke for an autopsy. He said the family has been cooperative in the investigation.
