ROANOKE TIMES 

                         Roanoke Times
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DATE: THURSDAY, March 21, 1991                   TAG: 9103210444
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: B3   EDITION: METRO 
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DATELINE: MANASSAS                                LENGTH: Short

EXPOSURE, DROWNING CITED IN CHILD'S DEATH

An autopsy showed that a 2-year-old boy whose body was found in a creek died from a combination of exposure and drowning, authorities said Wednesday.

Travis Soper probably died late Sunday or early Monday, hours after he disappeared while playing with other children, Prince William County police spokeswoman Kim Chinn said. There was no evidence of severe injuries to the body.

The boy's body was found Tuesday morning in Prince William Forest Park by a National Park Service ranger.

Prince William County Commonwealth's Attorney Paul Ebert said he will determine if neglect charges are applicable.

The boy was being watched by a 12-year-old neighbor, other neighbors said.

- Associated Press 


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