Gabriel Johnson update: landfills, Tammi Smith arrested, police fear Gabriel dead (photos, videos)

Gabriel Johnson has been missing since December 26,2009 and his mother, Elizabeth Johnson refused to work with authorities to determine whether Gabriel is alive or dead. On February 2, 2010, Tammi Smith, a woman who was interested in adopting Gabriel before he went missing, and a ‘person of interest’ in the case was arrested for her involvement. Police are also set to search a San Antonio, Texas landfill in attempts to discover Gabriel Johnson’s body.

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Elizabeth Johnson has told several stories regarding baby Gabriel’s disappearance. She told Gabriel’s father that she killed Gabriel, stuffed his body in a diaper bag and threw him in the dumpster at a San Antonio hotel where she was staying. Late, Elizabeth Johnson told authorities that she gave Gabriel away to a couple. Police have stated that they are taking a closer look at the statements that she killed Gabriel.

“At this point, we're looking seriously into the possibility that she killed Gabriel like she said she did, “said Tempe police Sgt. Steve Carbajal. As police prepare to search the Tessman Road landfill a search remains for Gabriel Johnson. Tammi Smith has been charged with conspiracy to commit custodial interference, custodial interference, and forgery. Tammi Smith stated that she was innocent as she was led to the jail. She said, “We all knew this was going to happen. I am innocent and God is with me." Tammi Smith’s husband, Jack, has been cleared and is no longer considered a person of interest.

You can read the arresting paperwork regarding Tammi Smith’s involvement with Elizabeth Johnson and missing child Gabriel Johnson here: Tammi Smith Arrest Paperwork

Gabriel Johnson photos: Family, Tempe Police Department, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

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