Missing Huntley Teen Found Dead: Authorities

MCHENRY COUNTY, IL — A missing Huntley teen has been found dead, officials said Sunday. The body of Aidan M. Beckford, 18, was found at about 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the area of Nish Road and Highview Road in Nunda Township.

After a weeklong search, the McHenry County Coroner's Office, the McHenry County Sheriff's Office and the Nunda Rural Fire Protection District were dispatched to the area Saturday afternoon for a report of an unidentified deceased male.

A family member identified the man as Aidan M. Beckford, 18 of Huntley. Aidan was first reported missing by family at 9:30 p.m. August 30, and he was last seen in the area where his body was found, authorities said.

A massive search was planned Saturday for Beckford. Aidan's mother, Jody Beckford, urged community members late last week to tell their friends, family, coworkers, churches, schools, and anyone with military background to assist in the search, according to a post on Beckford's Facebook page. Beckford said the area where her son went missing and the surrounding area is covered with trees, making it difficult to search with just "a few" people.

Beckford also asked residents to please continue checking any security camera footage, barns, play sets, sheds and any other spots on property Aidan might use as shelter from the weather.

"He may be in need of medical attention and unable to move to a location to be seen," Beckford said.

An autopsy has been scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Monday, according to a news release.

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