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Mar 19, 2008 8:09 pm US/Pacific

Amber Alert Tragedy: Missing Boy Found Dead

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) ― Police say a 9-year-old boy reported kidnapped in Bakersfield apparently died in an accidental collapse of dirt in a lot near his home and another boy who reported the abduction made up the story.

The body of Zane Newton was found "completely covered" in dirt in a field hours after the reported kidnapping. Police say it appears Newton fell into a hole and was buried when it collapsed around him.

Newton was reported abducted while playing outside with a boy, who told police that a masked man pulled up in a black car and opened fire on them. The boy said Newton was possibly struck before being taken by the man, who drove off.

Police say there was no evidence that a shooting and kidnapping occurred.

The report of the abduction triggered a two-state Amber Alert.

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