A 7-year-old autistic girl went missing from her Texas home, was found dead in a pond, and the case is under investigation.

A 7-year-old autistic girl named Skylar Hopson went missing from her Pearland, Texas, home on March 11, 2026, prompting a large-scale search involving K9 units, drones, and a helicopter. Authorities issued an Amber Alert after she was believed to have left on foot with her iPad, last seen wearing a tie-dye dress. Her body was later found in a retention pond in the Shadow Creek Ranch neighborhood, leading to the cancellation of the alert. The Pearland Police Department confirmed she was abducted and expressed sorrow over the loss, thanking the community and responders for their efforts. The case remains under investigation.