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Police in a tweet expressed condolences to Maddelynn Wallace's family, but would not specifically confirm whether or not it was the Waldorf girl's body that they found, pending an autopsy with the medical examiner.
The discovery was made in a "deep quarry" on Sunday morning, April 16, approximately 14 hours after authorities launched a search for the nonverbal child, the county sheriff said.
The sheriff's office issued a renewed call for action Sunday morning, instructing instructed homeowners to check yards, sheds, and other outdoor areas.
Investigators provided an update around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. No foul play was suspected.
More information is expected to be released by the sheriff's office as the agency continues its investigation into Maddelynn's disappearance.
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