La’Niyah Clark

Wilkes-Barre police did not seek an Amber Alert in their search for deaf teen La’Niyah Clark, whose body was found at the end of last month. This has raised questions about other advisories and calls for new options.

Wilkes-Barre police did not seek an Amber Alert in their search for deaf teen La’Niyah Clark. This has raised questions about other advisories and calls for new options.

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Investigators on Friday identified the remains of a body found in South Wilkes-Barre as La'Niyah "Lala"Clark. The teen was reported missing on Jan. 17. The Luzerne County District Attorney's office also said Friday that Clark's biological aunt had been arrested in Maryland. Loved ones gathered in Wilkes-Barre over the weekend to honor La'Niyah's memory.

La'Niyah Clark went missing on Jan. 17. Investigators said a body found in South Wilkes-Barre last week was hers. La'Niyah's loved ones held a vigil Saturday evening at the parking garage off Thayer Street where the teen's remains were found.

Investigators say they have positively identified remains found in South Wilkes-Barre as those of a missing city teen and arrested her biological aunt in connection with the case.

La’Niyah Clark went missing in mid-January. On Tuesday, Luzerne County District Attorney Sanguedolce said they believe the remains of a woman found Saturday in the city are related to La’Niyah’s case, but did not elaborate. The teenager's family called for action outside the Wilkes-Barre Police Department.

La'Niyah Clark went missing on Jan. 17. Her family gathered outside the Wilkes-Barre Police Department on Wednesday calling for answers and accountability in the case.