The mother and father of a missing 14-year-old Indiana boy forced him to wear a t-shirt with the words ‘liar’ and ‘cheat’ before he vanished, police say.
Scottie Dean Morris was last seen in his home town of Eaton, northeast of Indianapolis, on March 16 and a missing person alert said “he is believed to be in extreme danger.”
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His parents, Felicia and Brian Morris, have taken lie detector tests as part of the investigation.
Police were provided with a distressing photo of Scottie in the t-shirt to use as part of the search.
Eaton Police Chief Jay Turner said Scottie’s parents made him wear the shirt as a punishment.
The search for Scottie was suspended on Monday.
His mom issued an appeal to Scottie directly, urging him to come home.
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Scottie’s mom, Felicia Morris, said: “I know you are mad and confused and I’m afraid you’re scared with all of this. Everyone is looking out for you, we’re not trying to scare you. You’re not in trouble.”
“I know you are mad and confused and I’m afraid you’re scared with all of this. Everyone is looking out for you, we’re not trying to scare you. You’re not in trouble,” she said.
Chief Turner added: “You’re not in trouble, we want to help you, just please contact us.” He also said most of Scottie’s classmates are away on spring break and police are investigating whether he’s hidden in one of their empty homes.
