Mateen Leon King was a 5-year-old boy from Houston, Texas, who died on December 13, 2022. He was buried at Jackson Square Cemetery in Natchitoches, Louisiana after a funeral service at Willie C. McDuffie Memorial Chapel in Houston.

Investigators say the death prompted a criminal probe; authorities identified and arrested people they believe were involved. Charges mentioned in connection with the case include manslaughter and child endangerment, and civil litigation has been filed by the family.

The case has drawn community attention because of Mateen’s age and the questions around how he died. If anyone knew Mateen or has information relevant to the investigation, please come forward.