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Boy's family offers thanks By Robert Boyer, STAFF WRITER November 05, 2002 In a Monday press conference marked by tears, faith and remembrance, Christopher Dixon's family thanked all those who helped search for the missing teen. They said they still believe he was abducted. "We are truly overwhelmed by grief at the loss of our Chris," said family spokeswoman Laura Gentry, Christopher's cousin. "But we are also experiencing a peace that passes all understanding." Christopher's father, David, also spoke to the media Monday at Peace Christian Church on Deep River Road. Seven others, including Christopher's brother, David Jr., and sister...

Youth died in bridge accident 11-4-02 By TAFT WIREBACK, Staff Writer News & Record HIGH POINT -- A missing High Point youth apparently died from injuries suffered in an accidental fall at a highway overpass, "most possibly" while running away from home, police said Sunday evening. Thirteen-year-old Christopher Dixon died from a combination of neck, lung and spinal injuries, High Point Police Chief Blair Rankin said at a news conference. The injuries showed no "signs ... of foul play or that Chris may have been involved in a traffic-related accident," Rankin said. "The autopsy has revealed that Chris died of...

Accidental Death Web Producer: Dawn Murphy Modified: 11/3/2002 5:38:37 PM High Point, NC 13 year old Christopher Dixon disappeared from his High Point home Thursday, October 24. Volunteer search crews found his body Saturday morning underneath an overpass where highway 68 meets the new 311 bypass. High Point police believe Chris's death was accidental. The family is trying to cope with the news and have not yet finalized memorial service arrangements. But your prayers are welcome. WFMY News2

Searchers find body of missing 13-year-old 11-2-02 News & Record Posted: 4:55 p.m. HIGH POINT -- A volunteer search team on Saturday morning found what appeared to be the body of missing 13-year-old Christopher Dixon near a busy highway interchange in north High Point, police say.cont

Editorial: Teen's disappearance leaves grief, frustration November 01, 2002 The disappearance last week of Christopher Dixon is devastating to his family, heartbreaking for the community and frustrating for law-enforcement officials. No one knows whether the 13-year-old High Point boy ran away or was abducted. High Point police lean toward the first possibility, but an expert on such cases thinks abduction is more likely. Police say they have received calls reporting possible sightings of the boy, but nothing so far seems to have provided a definite lead. By all accounts, Christopher was not the type of youngster to run away from...

Disappearance of High Point teen atypical 10-31-02 By CHERIS HODGES, Staff Writer News & Record HIGH POINT -- Police say they are dealing with an unusual case in the disappearance of 13-year-old Christopher Dixon a week ago. They have yet to find any evidence that the boy was abducted, though they have not ruled out the possibility. Christopher Edward Dixon, 13, is 5 feet tall and weighs 90 pounds. He has light brown hair and bluish-green eyes. He wears glasses. On Thursday afternoon, he was wearing a light blue, short sleeved shirt and dark blue pants. But it's not a...

Search for missing teen High Point police are still searching for missing 13 year old Chris Dixon. Meanwhile, his case is gaining national attention. Dixon's family has appeared on the Fox Newschannel. The family is also lining up interviews with CNN and "America's Most Wanted." Tuesday morning, Chris Dixon's mother pleaded for him to come home. She tearfully told him he will not be in any trouble. She also asked that if someone has Chris, to please return him unharmed. A mail carrier last saw the teenager on Thursday. Chris was running into the woods across the street from his...

Family makes another plea for son's safe return 10-30-02 By CHERIS HODGES, Staff Writer News & Record HIGH POINT -- A mother made a tearful plea Tuesday for the safe return of her son, who has been missing for six days. Christopher Edward Dixon, 13, is 5 feet tall and weighs 90 pounds. He has light brown hair and bluish-green eyes. He wears glasses. On Thursday afternoon, he was wearing a light blue, short sleeved shirt and dark blue pants. "Chris, we love you so much, and we miss you so much," said Holly Dixon, choking with emotion and with...

Mother pleads for son's return 10-29-02 By CHERIS HODGES, Staff Writer News & Record Posted 3:40 p.m. Holly Dixon (right) makes an appeal for her son's safe return with her husband, David, at her side during a news conference today in High Point. HIGH POINT -- A tearful Holly Dixon pleaded today for her son to return home, after he has been missing since Thursday. Dixon, the mother of 13-year-old Christopher Dixon, made the plea during a news conference at the High Point Police Department. "Chris, we love you so much and we miss you so much. We just want...

FBI joins hunt for 13-year-old boy 10-29-02 By SUE SCHULTZ, Staff Writer News & Record HIGH POINT -- The FBI has joined efforts to find a 13-year-old boy who disappeared from his north High Point home last week. Christopher Edward Dixon, 13, is 5 feet tall and weighs 90 pounds. He has light brown hair and bluish-green eyes. He wears glasses. On Thursday afternoon, he was wearing a light blue, short sleeved shirt and dark blue pants. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call High Point Police at 883-3224 or CrimeStoppers at 889-4000. Information can also be...

HIGH POINT -- Christopher Dixon's family expanded the search for him Sunday, pasting up his face elsewhere in North Carolina and hopefully the world. "We've got people going all the way to Charlotte," said Laura Gentry, a cousin of Christopher's father. Christopher, 13, was last seen at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday outside his Gordon Road home. His family fears he was abducted. High Point police have not been able to find any proof of that, but have not ruled it out. "We have it classified as a missing person," Capt. Ron Stowe said. "There's nothing at this point to indicate...

HIGH POINT -- The search for a missing 13-year-old continued Saturday with the help of a state police helicopter and a tracking dog, and his family has started a reward fund for information leading to his return. Christopher Dixon was last seen in front of his family's home on Gordon Road on Thursday about 3:30 p.m. One witness may have seen him later that afternoon. Police, family, community and church members have since been combing the wooded areas around the house. High Point Police called in a Highway Patrol helicopter Saturday to assist in the search after a volunteers and...