Missing 3 year old Major Harris' body was found today, but media is more concerned with Brian Laundrie's body being found. Updated 10/11/2024

10/11/2024 Update: Major Harris' body was found in a container near some garbage bins in an alley at North 35th Street and West Rohr a week after his mother's murder.

Three-year-old Major Harris hadn't been seen since October 9th, 2021. On October 21st. No amber alert was issued until Saturday, October 16th, two days after Harris' mother, was found dead in a back yard near North 37th Street and West Clarke Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Authorities thought that Major could have been with Jaheem Clark, a man whom cops identified as a suspect in the mom's death. Around 4 p.m. on October 17th, police appeared at a home on the 5400 block of N. 31st Street where they had hoped to find him. About 15 minutes after their arrival, officers said they heard at least two gunshots that they believed came from inside the house. After the officers entered the house 45 minutes later, they found Clark with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was later pronounced dead. There was no Major found at the scene. Also missing was Major's mom's black 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, that Clark had been driving.

On Monday, October 18th, Clark's SUV was found in a parking lot on North Sherman Boulevard at West Villard Street in Milwaukee. Within the SUV was evidence suggesting Major had been in the vehicle. Allegedly, some of that evidence was traces of blood. Authorities began canvassing the area.

October 21st, Major's body was found near N. 35th Street and W. Rohr Ave. in Milwaukee based on information authorities received from two men currently in custody in connection with the homicide of Harris' mother.

The family of 3-year-old Major Harris and his mother, 25-year-old Mallery Muenzenberger released a statement after the shocking news.

"On behalf of the family of Mallery Muenzenberger and Major Harris, we want to extend our many thanks to the Milwaukee community volunteers and the Milwaukee Police Department for all of your diligence in searching for Major. It has truly been a helpless feeling for all of us that have not been able to assist in the search for Major due to having to prepare for Mallery's funeral. We are heartbroken as we prepare to say our final goodbyes to Mallery who was taken from us in such a violent fashion.

"Mallery was a beautiful kind soul who loved her little boy with all of her heart. She raised him as a single mother, working 2 jobs at times trying to provide for him. Her early aspirations were to become a nurse, and she would have made a very caring one! Mallery became involved in a life she never shared with our family. She was much too private. She was an honest person with too much trust we have found out. As we have been searching through her belongings we came across her high school senior project. How ironic that the topic she chose to present was Domestic Violence Awareness. Mallery faced her death in the hands of domestic violence in October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

"Mallery was raised in a family unit based on their strong faith. She attended Bible studies, Bible camps, weekly church services and daily prayer. Her son was her life — her joy — her purpose — her future. She loved her family. As we look through the pictures of her growing up, we continually see her contagious, sweet smile. You couldn’t help but be drawn to her lovable personality. She had a quiet innocence about her. She never had to be the center of attention, more than likely she was the one smirking in the corner of the room with that devious look of hers.

"Mallery’s life will not be forgotten. We will never let her memory go. We will continue to search for her beautiful baby boy, Major, and bring him home to La Crosse, to the family that loves and cares for him. Major has been a part of Mallery’s family since his birth and his missing has left an incredible void in our lives.

"We will always approach the month of October with a new appreciation and awareness on her behalf. We ask that all of us keep the victims of domestic violence in your hearts, and say a prayer that their souls rest in peace. As we transition our focus of putting Mallery to rest, we will never rest until we locate Major. We are desperate for any information regarding his whereabouts. If you have any information please contact the Milwaukee Police Department, and bring Major home. #majorstrong"