Missing for 100 Days, Teenager Found Dead Behind School

The body of a 15-year-old student who disappeared from school in eastern China more than 100 days ago has been found on a mountain behind the school, local authorities said.

On Sunday, police in Shangrao, Jiangxi province, issued a statement saying DNA tests confirmed a body found hanging from a tree on Jinji Mountain by local residents was that of Hu Xinyu, whose months-long disappearance drew nationwide attention and led to multiple search efforts involving thousands of people.