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Bronx Father Questioned in Disappearance of Toddler Montrell Williams

Detectives intensified their investigation after the father's alarming remarks prompted them to bring him in for interrogation.

Overview

  • Montrell Williams, 2, vanished during a May 10 custodial visit to his father’s Hunts Point apartment and was never returned to his South Bronx home.
  • His mother reported him missing on May 30 after repeated attempts to reach the father were unsuccessful.
  • The mother’s June 9 encounter with the father produced disturbing comments that led detectives to summon him for questioning.
  • Authorities describe Montrell as having a medium complexion, brown eyes, black hair and last seen wearing only a white shirt and diaper near Hunts Point Avenue and Gilbert Place.
  • Investigators have released his photo and urged anyone with information to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.