RIGHT NOW: Police have identified a NEW SUSPECT in the disappearance of Gus Lamont, and that person is…
In a breaking turn of events, police investigating the disappearance of 8-year-old Gus Lamont have reportedly identified a new suspect connected to the case — a development that could completely change the direction of the investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the person’s full identity, but sources close to the case describe the suspect as “someone known to the family.” The discovery was made after officers re-examined several pieces of evidence collected from Gus’s neighborhood and a nearby supermarket CCTV recording that surfaced earlier this week.
“This individual came into focus after we reviewed newly obtained digital footage and cross-checked witness statements,” a senior detective confirmed. “We’re now pursuing several active leads.”
The suspect is reportedly being tracked down for questioning, though police have emphasized that no one has been charged at this stage.
Locals say the sudden update has reignited both hope and anxiety within the small Oak Ridge community, which has been following every twist in Gus’s mysterious disappearance.
“Everyone just wants the truth,” said a neighbor who has known the Lamont family for years. “If this really is the breakthrough, maybe we’re finally close to answers.”
Investigators are expected to release more information in the coming hours as they move forward with what they’re calling the “most significant lead” in the case so far.
Stay tuned for updates as the story develops.