The mother and stepfather of a 15-year-old Pima County boy who went missing from the Three Points area have been arrested on child abuse charges, sheriff’s officials said, per KGUN 9. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is searching for Ryker Lee, who was last seen in the 9100 Block of South Silver Star Road around 10 am on Tuesday, September 22.
Ryker reportedly left on foot. He was last seen wearing a neon green shirt and floral-print pants. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. Read More | Who is Ryker Lee? A news release stated that investigators located evidence of child abuse involving three children at the home. “Ryker Lee had been confined inside a small, padlocked room within a recreational vehicle that lacked running water, restroom facilities, and air conditioning. The house reportedly smelled of cat urine and had stains of vomit and feces throughout the floor. Their closest bathroom had no sink, and the home was filled with insects. Ryker remains missing.
Danielle Renae Lee-Sharp, 39, and 43-year-old Michael Aaron Menzie, were arrested and each charged with three counts of child abuse. He is 5-foot-9 and weighs 120 pounds. Pima County Sheriff’s Department searching for 15-year-old boy missing from Three Points area According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department , Lee has a condition that requires medication. Officials told KGUN 9 that the duo were arrested on child abuse charges stemming from further investigations at the family’s home. Two younger siblings, ages 10 and 8, were found living in deplorable and unsanitary conditions inside the main residence,” officials said. The children were sleeping on plastic mattresses with no bedding, according to the interim complaints 13 News obtained. Read More | Ryker Lee update: 2 arrested on child abuse charges as Pima County teen remains missing The two younger children were taken into Department of Child Services custody. Anyone with any information on Ryker’s whereabouts is urged to call 911.
