The Indiana State Police has identified a 5-year-old boy who was found dead in a "Las Vegas" suitcase in a heavily-wooded southern area of the state, and say they're searching for the child's mother in connection to the case.
The investigation began back in April, after the young boy's body was found near a roadway in Washington County, Indiana, by a local who was hunting for mushrooms.
After months of investigation, ISP now says the young boy has been identified as 5-year-old Cairo Ammar Jordan of Atlanta, Georgia. They say he was never reported as a missing child.
According to ISP, two suspects have also been identified in connection with this case: 40-year-old Dawn Elaine Coleman of Shreveport, Louisiana, and 37-year-old Dejuane Ludie Anderson of Atlanta, Georgia.
ISP says that Anderson is the child's mother, but couldn't elaborate on Coleman's relationship to the case. They say arrest warrants for charges of neglect resulting in death and obstruction of justice were issued for both individuals, and that Anderson is also wanted for murder.
According to ISP, Coleman was arrested in California on Oct. 19, but despite attempts, Anderson has not been located at this time.
ISP says Anderson is described as a Black female who's around 5' 5'' tall, weighing around 135 pounds. In her last known photo, Anderson had short, dark brown hair.
Photos of wanted woman Dejuane Ludie Anderson � (L) Past mug shot photo from Louisville, KY Metro Corrections Department and (R) Georgia BMV photo � (Photos via Indiana State Police)
Since the investigation began, ISP says they believe Anderson has traveled to multiple locations around the country, but that her whereabouts are unknown at this time.
Anyone who may have information on the case or on Anderson's whereabouts should contact ISP.
You can hear more on the investigation from ISP in the video player and news release below.
