Father and 4-Year-Old Son Found De/ad in Texas After Missing Custody Exchange Triggered Amber Alert

A desperate search for a missing Oklahoma father and his young son ended in tragedy after authorities discovered both of them dead in Texas. Caleb Furley, 25, and his 4-year-old son, Andres “Harry” Furley, had been the subject of an Amber Alert after the father allegedly failed to appear for a scheduled custody exchange. What began as a family’s urgent attempt to locate a missing child soon became a heartbreaking investigation that has left loved ones searching for answers.

The pair were last seen together around 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, in Norman, Oklahoma, according to information released by authorities. When Furley failed to bring his son to the planned exchange with the boy’s mother, concerns quickly grew about the child’s safety. Police issued an Amber Alert and obtained a warrant for Furley’s arrest on suspicion of parental kidnapping.

Authorities also raised concerns that Furley might have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Investigators believed the pair could be traveling in a silver 2012 Dodge Ram extended-cab pickup truck. As the search intensified, officials urged the public to remain alert and report any information that could help them locate the father and child safely.

Days later, the search crossed state lines into Gainesville, Texas. On Wednesday, October 14, police announced that a man and a child had been found dead. The discovery came after a relative contacted authorities earlier that morning, reporting that they had seen Furley and the boy at a local business on the afternoon of October 12. The relative said the interaction had seemed suspicious, prompting them to alert police.

After receiving the tip, an officer visited the business when it opened and reviewed surveillance footage. According to the Gainesville Police Department, the video appeared to show the missing father and son at the location. The pair were then seen walking away, leading officers to search the surrounding area. During that search, authorities made the devastating discovery of their bodies.

Police initially withheld the identities of the deceased while awaiting formal identification by the medical examiner. Officials confirmed, however, that the case was connected to the missing-person investigation originating in Norman, Oklahoma. The Texas Department of Public Safety Rangers joined local investigators as they worked to establish what had happened between the time the pair disappeared and when they were found.

As of the latest reports, authorities have not disclosed the cause or manner of death, and many critical questions remain unanswered. Investigators have not publicly confirmed the events that led to the deaths or whether additional individuals were involved. The case remains under investigation, with police asking anyone who may have information about the pair’s movements to contact authorities.

For the family, the outcome marks an unimaginable loss. A custody exchange that should have been a routine part of a family’s arrangements instead triggered an urgent search that ended with the deaths of a father and his small child. As investigators continue their work, loved ones are left to grieve while waiting for answers about the final hours of Caleb Furley and Andres “Harry” Furley.

Source: PEOPLE