Remains of missing Md. boy William McQuain believed found

By: Crimesider Staff
Topics: Missing

Missing 11-year-old William McQuain.

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(CBS/WUSA/AP) CLARKSBURG, Md. - Montgomery County police say they believe they've found the remains of William McQuain, the 11-year-old boy whose mother, Jane McQuain, was found dead last week.

Police discovered the remains of a young, African-American boy at 9:11 a.m. Tuesday in wooded area of the county. Authorities began searching for William after his mother was found dead Wednesday night in the bedroom of her home in Germantown, about 30 miles northwest of Washington.

The medical examiner's office on Friday ruled that Jane McQuain died of blunt force trauma and stab wounds.

Police have been searching different trails and parks in northern Montgomery County, based on information they say they've received.

Jane McQuain's estranged husband, Curtis Maurice Lopez, was arrested in North Carolina Thursday morning as he tried to leave an EconoLodge and charged with first-degree murder, reports CBS affiliate WUSA. Lopez has waived his extradition and is due back in Montgomery County.

Ronald McCombs, Jane McQuain's ex-boyfriend, told The Associated Press that McQuain had recently been arguing with her estranged husband - generally about money - and that several times he refused to leave her condominium despite her pleas for him to get out.

Pennsylvania corrections records show Lopez served time from 1987 until his parole in 2000. Lopez and McQuain remained married while Lopez was in prison, but he reportedly had an almost nonexistent relationship with her during that time.

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by Noval53 October 19, 2011 7:31 AM EDT: Let me guess. The dangerous felon estranged husband was released from prison and on parole for "good behavior". And now he is a woman killer and a child murderer. Way to go Penn Parole Board. You must be proud.; Reply to this comment


by smittyc October 19, 2011 2:12 AM EDT: Drugs drugs drugs; Reply to this comment


by rwsmith29456 October 19, 2011 12:41 AM EDT: I'm speechless.; Reply to this comment


by smushyface October 18, 2011 8:44 PM EDT: Very sad. Again, good thing this ****** got released from prison. Now 2 innocent people have been murdered.; Reply to this comment


by Paul_M_Price October 18, 2011 6:49 PM EDT: This is another inexcusable loss of a precious young life. This boy was totally innocent and did nothing more than trust the adults who were supposed to care for and about him.

Rest in Peace, may the Lord be with you and you mom.; Reply to this comment


by Wondering53 October 18, 2011 3:28 PM EDT: How horrible for that child. I'm sorry his mother was murdered also, but why did she stay married to someone in prison? She evidently didn't get along with him, I just don't understand jeopardizing her life and her sons. Such a terrible waste.; Reply to this comment


by rematenaj October 18, 2011 1:43 PM EDT: Oh how horribly sad! Another young life snuffed out for no reason. What is wrong with some people?; Reply to this comment

by lokibear2 October 18, 2011 12:46 PM EDT

Da**, Da**, Da**. So hoping for a good outcome.

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by smushyface October 18, 2011 8:45 PM EDT: Me too. I really thought it was possible. Unfortunately usually not the case these days.


by 2birds5 October 18, 2011 12:31 PM EDT: Horrible ending to a beautiful life. Rest in peace William and Jane. Sad, sad, sad.; Reply to this comment