Austin Ray Jackson, a 12-year-old seventh-grader from Leavenworth, Kansas, was found dead of gunshot wounds on October 24, 2020. Described as bright, energetic and a talented soccer player who loved animals, Austin lived with his family in a rural area where he cared for a dog, Maggie, and several turtles and reptiles.

Family members discovered Austin and his 14-year-old brother, Logan, missing after both boys failed to show up for a soccer game; they were later found deceased at their father’s home. An AMBER Alert was issued when Austin’s younger sisters, Nora, 7, and Aven, 3, were reported missing. The alert ended hours later after a truck driver spotted the family vehicle in Beckham County, Oklahoma, the girls were recovered and their father, Donald Ray Jackson Jr., was arrested.

The Leavenworth County Attorney charged Donald Ray Jackson Jr. with capital murder in connection with the deaths of his two sons. If anyone knew Austin, where he spent his time, or has information about that day, please share what you know.