After four years, a deceased young girl's body was discovered in her adoptive family's backyard.

Kennedy Jean Shroer was a sweet little girl, just six years old, when it's believed that she passed away in November 2020. The tragic news came to light when her decomposed remains were discovered in her adoptive family's backyard four years after her death. The Rose Hill Police Department, who handled the case, shared that Kennedy's body was found on September 11 in Kansas.

Describing the little girl, the police department wrote on Facebook, "She was a beautiful child, with an infectious smile." It was heartbreaking to learn that her body was so decomposed that the medical examiner couldn't determine the cause of death. However, through DNA analysis, they confirmed that it was indeed Kennedy.

Upon examination, there were no visible injuries or signs of healing on Kennedy's body. This raised questions from the public about why there hadn't been an arrest made in the case. In response, the police department stated, "We understand that many in the public might be confused how an arrest in this case has not been made. That is completely understandable." They further explained that their priority was to gather as much information as possible and tell Kennedy's story accurately.

According to Christa Helm, who claims to be Kennedy's biological mother, her daughter was adopted by a family in Rose Hill, Kansas in 2019. Helm had named her daughter Natalie Garcia, but the family changed her name to Kennedy. After learning about Kennedy's death, Helm spoke with the police chief and even drove by the adoptive family's home. She shared with KSN, "It paralyzed me. We were just driving down the street, and there it was, just the thoughts of everything had already been going through my mind but may have happened. What has happened? What's happening now?"

Helm lost custody of her children in 2018 and believed that they would have a better life with their adoptive parents. She expressed her grief upon learning that it was indeed her daughter, saying, "Now that DNA has come back, I know it's Natalie, I know it's Natalie, we all know it's Natalie." She also criticized the state of Kansas for not taking better care of her children, saying they "failed my kids."

With the help of an attorney, Helm is fighting to get her two remaining daughters back and is also raising funds to give Natalie a proper funeral. The police chief, Taylor Parlier, assured the public that they are not numb to the events of this case and are fully committed to finding answers. He added, "While we understand the desire to hold persons accountable, we need to get this correct and not fast." The investigation is ongoing, and they are determined to bring justice for Kennedy and her family.

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