Maddy Middleton, 8, found dead in dumpster near Santa Cruz home

By Michael E Miller and Sarah Larimer
Updated July 29 2015 - 12:53pm, first published 8:57am
The body of Madyson "Maddy" Middleton, 8, was found in a dumpster close to her Santa Cruz home.  Photo: Santa Cruz Police Department
The body of Madyson "Maddy" Middleton, 8, was found in a dumpster close to her Santa Cruz home. Photo: Santa Cruz Police Department
Santa Cruz County Sheriff search and rescue team members searching for clues. Photo: Ben Margot/AP
Santa Cruz County Sheriff search and rescue team members searching for clues. Photo: Ben Margot/AP
Santa Cruz Police Chief Kevin Vogel said the death of Maddy had been a "horrific experience".  Photo: Ben Margot
Santa Cruz Police Chief Kevin Vogel said the death of Maddy had been a "horrific experience". Photo: Ben Margot
Residents of the Tannery Arts Centre gather near a memorial for Madyson Middleton. Photo: Ben Margot/AP
Residents of the Tannery Arts Centre gather near a memorial for Madyson Middleton. Photo: Ben Margot/AP

Santa Cruz, California: When Madyson Middleton went missing, it seemed like all of Santa Cruz came out to search for her.

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