Blount Co. authorities locate body of missing teen on Christmas night

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BLOUNT COUNTY, AL (WBRC) - A family in Blount County is desperately searching for answers after their son was found dead on Christmas.

Blount County authorities located the body of a missing 18-year-old male who has not been seen since December 12.

Christian Boyle's body was found outside of his 2001 4-door silver Oldsmobile Alero on Cold Branch Road Monday evening on Christmas.

A homicide investigation is underway.

Christian Boyle went missing on December 12th. The family has been searching for him ever since.

His Mom, Kerry Payne, says she knew something was terribly wrong when no one heard from him because he usually checks on his sick father every day.

"I just knew something was wrong. I started texting and calling all of his friends. I knew that it was not normal and I knew that he would let me know if he was ok. I still hoped and prayed that he would come home safe," she said.

Boyle's phone was off and he had not been active on any social media accounts, prior to the discovery. His family says he also had not checked on his dad, who is sick.

"I want them to know that these people deserve to be punished for what they did to our son and if they have a heart they will call the police," she begged.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Blount County Sheriff's Office at 205-625-4127.