Remains found in Alabama are those of missing Florida girl, investigators say

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Remains found in Alabama earlier this month are those of missing 5-year-old Taylor Williams, according to authorities in Florida.

Taylor Williams was reported missing out of Jacksonville, Florida. Authorities discovered human remains on Nov. 12 in  a wooded area in Alabama, but confirmed the identification Monday.

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Taylor's mother, Brianna Williams, was arrested and charged with felony child neglect and making false statements to law enforcement.

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Brianna Williams told police she last saw her daugher in her bed the about midnight, and an exterior door was open and the girl was gone the next morning.