A West Philadelphia foster mother is now behind bars after her 10-year-old foster daughter, who had been missing for more than a week, was found dead in New Jersey. It comes after her biological family said they tried all they could to get her out of the system. Local authorities and the FBI fou nd the body of Malayshia “May” Alford around 11 p.m. on Wednesday in a car at the Stonington Court Apartments in Lindenwold, New Jersey. Caprice Williams, 36, faces charges of murder, endangering the welfare of a child, criminal use of a communication facility, possession of an instrument of crime, reckless endangerment, tampering with evidence, and abuse of corpse. Caprice Williams (right) faces charges for allegedly killing her foster daughter, 10-year-old Malayshia Alford (left). (Photos: ABC6, NBC10) Authorities initially reported that the 10-year-old was last seen Oct. 26. However, during a press conference on Thursday, they said they believe Malayshia was last seen alive on Oct. 22 at a home on North Simpson Street. Investigators say they obtained surveillance video showing someone removing Malayshia’s body in a bag from the home on Oct. 26, shortly before 2 a.m. That video led law enforcement to a vehicle and a driver. Officials say the driver led them to Malayshia’s body, which was in the trunk of another vehicle. ‘They Just Neglected Her’: Florida Mom Says Daughter Asked Cops for Help Before Walking to Park Where She Was Shot and Killed Hilton Called Cops on Black Medical Student After Charging $225, She Says — All She Wanted Was Rest After a 13-Hour Shift Prosecutors are currently treating the driver as a witness and would not say whether they would eventually charge them. Authorities took Malayshia’s body to the New Jersey Medical Examiner, who determined she died from blunt force trauma. The medical examiner ruled her manner of death as homicide. “It was immediately apparent that she had been there for a while,” Assistant District Attorney Ashley Toczylowski said. Prosecutors indicated that there were signs of abuse and that objects may have been used to inflict injuries. Malayshia’s aunt, Yolanda Brown, told the Philadelphia Inquirer that she had not seen her niece in two years. She did not know Williams well, as she and her sister, Malayshia’s mother, did not have visitation rights. Brown said Williams contacted her on Oct. 26, claiming Malayshia’s mother had picked up the 10-year-old. However, when Brown called her sister to confirm, her sister denied having Malayshia. Williams later told her that her niece last left for the bus Monday morning but never made it to school, she said. However, police later told Brown that Malayshia didn’t attend school on Friday either. Brown said Malayshia’s parents had been in trouble once before for taking their child without permission, but she did not believe that was the case this time. Malayshia’s father, Nazir Alford, spoke with Action News on Wednesday, before authorities found his daughter, about the emotional toll of not knowing where she was. Alford said he had spent years trying to regain custody of Malayshia after she entered the foster care system. Court records show he previously pleaded guilty to charges involving interference with child custody. However, relatives said he only wants what is best for his daughter. “He loved his daughter. His daughter loved him. We’re vouching for that as a family because we know that,” said Nafis Horne, Malayshia’s uncle. Alford’s family says they even tried to help get Malayshia out of the foster care system. The 10-year-old is one of four children. Brown has custody of Malayshia’s 15-year-old sister, while two other siblings live with separate foster families. Malayshia’s aunt, Nyfisha Alford, says she reached out to the city’s Department of Human Services about getting custody but never heard back. “I’m just really torn up because she was in DHS custody, and there was a time I tried to get her. They came to my home, they looked it over, and then I was ignored,” she said. As for Williams, NBC10 tried to speak with her before her arrest on Wednesday. However, she covered her face with a blanket and had no comment. One local social media influencer who goes by “Mr. Philadelphia” claims Williams called him hours before her arrest. “Caprice! You are out of pocket! You had the nerve to call me this morning talking about people breaking into your house, and you ain’t say nothing about that baby girl because you knew she was gone”, he said. The community has been outpouring with tributes since authorities announced that Malayshia’s was dead. Her former teacher, Tashonna Moore, described the 10-year-old as sweet and kind, as she recalled her reaction to learning the child was missing. “She was so sweet and kind. She didn’t do nothing to anybody,” Moore said. “I literally cried all day. I was not able to focus.” Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker released a statement on Malayshia’s death. “As a mother, this has shaken me to my core. I can’t stop thinking about this precious baby and the heartache and turmoil that her immediate village will endure.” She added, “Our Police Department, the District Attorney’s Office, and the FBI will cross every “T” and dot every “I” to uncover all of the facts associated with this heinous and horrific tragedy, and to seek justice for Malayshia.” The Philadelphia Department of Human Services has not released a statement on the matter. However, the Philadelphia Office of Children and Families reposted the mayor’s statement on its social media platforms. 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