Autopsy Results Show Murdered 5-Year-Old Died After Inhaling Dirt

Nevaeh Buchanan

5 year old Nevaeh Buchanan who’s body was found encased in cement beside a river just outside Monroe Michigan,  may have been buried alive. Autopsy results show that dirt was found in the childs lings. The cause of death has listed as asphyxiation.

Nevaeh’s body was found by fishermen on June 4th,  exactly 10 days after she was kidnapped from outside her home at a Monroe apartment complex.

Little Nevaeh’s mother, Jennifer Buchanan, Recently finished serving a two-year sentence  being released from prison  in January. She is convicted of felony home invasion. Jennifer also, has been romantically involved with George Kennedy a convicted sex offender. Another friend of Nevaeh’s mother, convicted sex offender Roy Lee Smith has been questioned by the police. Both of these men are considered persons of interest in the homicide.

To say that little Nevaeh’s mother has exhibited poor judment is a gross understatement.

Nevaeh’s father, 22-year-old Shane Hinojosa, who lives in Toledo is not a suspect or person of interest. He was only 17 when Nevaeh was born and hasn’t been involved in her life for the past 3 years. A criminal background check, done on Shane, only revealed some recent traffic violations.  He plead guilty to all of them. 

No one has been arrested in the slaying Of this precious child.

If you have any information regarding this case, Call the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 734-243-7070.