"Thomas Medlin went missing Jan. 9 after leaving directly from his Long Island school for the city, where his last known location was on the Manhattan Bridge's pedestrian walkway later that evening, a Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) statement said. Following him going missing, his family said he had traveled to the city to meet a person he met via an online game marketed for children, Roblox."
"An investigation and digital surveillance showed detectives that Medlin was last seen on the bridge at 7:06 p.m., his phone last showed activity at 7:09 p.m. and surveillance camera in the vicinity recorded a splash in the water at 7:10 p.m., according to the SCPD. Officials said Medlin was never seen exiting the bridge through the path exits."
"An examination of multiple social media and online gaming profiles by authorities determined that they were not tied to his disappearance, and officials found no signs of criminal activity, the county's statement said. Officials said they have relayed their findings to Medlin's family and continue to investigate his death."
Thomas Medlin, a 15-year-old from Long Island, disappeared on January 9 after traveling to Manhattan to meet a contact from the online game Roblox. His last known location was on the Manhattan Bridge's pedestrian walkway at 7:06 p.m., with his phone showing activity at 7:09 p.m. and surveillance footage recording a splash in the water at 7:10 p.m. He was never seen exiting the bridge. His body was discovered in the water off Red Hook, Brooklyn on March 7, with identity confirmation on March 12. An investigation by authorities examined social media and gaming profiles, finding no criminal activity, no off-platform contact information, and no signs of voice communication. Roblox cooperated with law enforcement and investigated Medlin's account.
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