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17-year-old North Carolina girl who was reported missing Friday is found dead. Police say her boyfriend reported the death

A North Carolina man who reported the death of his missing 17-year-old girlfriend has been arrested and charged in connection with the case, authorities said.

Joshua Biles, 20, was charged with obstruction and concealment of a death after Albemarle police say he called 911 around 4:30 a.m. Friday, May 10, to report the death of his girlfriend, Baylee to report Carver and dispose of her body using a red Honda Civic, according to local stations WSOC-TV, WBTV and WCNC-TV.

“(Biles) spent some time with SBI investigators and our investigators,” Albemarle Police Chief Jason Bollhorst said, according to WCNC. “There is some information included in the investigation that gave us detailed search areas.”

Investigators from multiple law enforcement agencies then spent the next four days searching the surrounding region for Baylee Carver’s remains, WBTV reports, citing police. It wasn’t until around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 that authorities confirmed the remains were from Carver’s in Cabarrus County, the outlet says. An autopsy is reportedly pending.

“We extend our deepest condolences to Baylee Carver’s family. As they mourn their loss, our hearts are with them during this difficult time,” Chief Bollhorst said, according to WBTV. “The Albemarle Police Department is grateful for the assistance and resources provided throughout this search. The investigations are still ongoing.”

Unspecified court documents obtained by WCNC-TV indicate that Biles allegedly moved Carver’s body from his home to another location. Investigators also found evidence in the home that led them to believe the 17-year-old had “obvious wounds on his body that suggested an unnatural death,” according to documents cited by the newspaper.

Baylee Carver.

Baylee Carver/Facebook


However, police said Biles did not admit to killing Carver, WSOC-TV reports. He reportedly remains in jail on a $250,000 bond. It is unclear whether he has entered a plea or hired an attorney to speak on his behalf.

Meanwhile, Carver’s relatives are grieving the unexpected death of their loved one, including her father, Justin Carver, who has asked for the public’s help during the search, according to WSOC-TV.

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“I wish I could have done more,” he told the outlet.

Bennie Carver, the victim’s grandfather, added: “It’s hard but I’m glad it’s over. The hunt and everything. We prayed for justice,” WSOC-TV reports.

Emily Lowery, a longtime friend of Carver’s, told WCNC that she is hoping for the best.

“I don’t think anyone wanted to believe this was real,” she told the outlet. “She is a very encouraging person. I’ve never heard her speak badly about anyone.”