Roomies, Lil Jon and his family have been facing an unthinkable situation that has had many holding their breath over the past few days. What began as a growing concern around his son, Nathan Smith, quickly become an intense search that drew in multiple agencies and the encircling community. Now, devastating news has confirmed their worst fears, with family members requesting prayers and privacy.
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Nathan Smith’s Body Found In Pond Near Home
Milton police say a body confirmed to be that of Lil Jon’s missing son, Nathan Smith, was recovered Friday from a pond near his home. As previously reported, authorities were first called to the Baldwin Drive area on the morning of February 3 after receiving a report of a missing adult. Lastly, police said Smith had left his residence under unusual circumstances and couldn’t be positioned. Thus, prompting a right away and wide-ranging search involving multiple law enforcement and emergency agencies.
Lil Jon Confirms Son’s Passing After Days-Long Search
Lil Jon has since broken his silence, sharing a heartbreaking statement confirming the lack of his son and honoring his life.
“I’m extremely heartbroken for the tragic lack of our son, Nathan Smith. His mother, Nicole Smith, and I are devastated. Nathan was the kindest human being you’ll ever meet. He was immensely caring, thoughtful, polite, passionate, and warmhearted — he loved his family and the chums in his life to the fullest,” the rapper said.
He went on to praise Nathan as “an amazingly talented young man; a music producer, an artist and engineer, and a graduate of NYU.” He added that he and Nicole take comfort in having expressed their like to him. Moreover, in addition they thanked the Milton Police Department for his or her efforts in the course of the search, a moment that has many sending prayers and condolences to the family.
No Foul Play Suspected As Investigation Continues
During the search, investigators expanded their efforts to nearby Mayfield Park, near Smith’s home, specializing in a pond in the realm. Unfortunately, on February 6, around 11:53 a.m., divers with the Cherokee County Fire Department recovered a body from the water. Officials confirmed the body recovered is Nathan Smith, with formal identification pending from the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office.
At the moment, police say there is no such thing as a indication of foul play, however the case stays open and lively as investigators await the medical expert’s determination of the cause and manner of death. Dive teams and K-9 units worked across the pond in the course of the search, while authorities haven’t yet released details about what they recovered. In an announcement to CBS News Atlanta, a spokesperson for the Smith family asked for privacy as they grieve and requested continued prayers for Nathan, sentiments echoed by police as they prolonged their condolences during this difficult time.
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