A body was found in a shallow grave Tuesday near Lake Hodges and is the body of 17 year old Chelsea King. Chelsea went for a jog last Thursday and hasn't been seen since. Her disappearance has led to the arrest of a registered sex offender, John Albert Gardner.

The remains were found buried in a park about 10 feet from the shoreline of Lake Hodges. San Diego County Sheriff William Gore said this:

"Although positive identification has not been made, there is a strong likelihood that we have found Chelsea."

Gore said he notified Chelsea's parents.

"Obviously they are devastated and I ask that you respect their privacy during this extremely difficult time."

Hours later, several thousand people holding candles, tearfully embraced each other and joined the teen's parents, Brent and Kelly King, in a vigil outside St. Michael Catholic Church in suburban Poway.

Brent King spoke briefly to thank everyone for their efforts to find his daughter.

"One of the nicknames that I've always called my daughter is my Angel. She's my angel forever," he said.

"I want to thank you. Chelsea wants to thank you," he said.

When someone shouted, "We love you," Brent King responded, "We love all of you."

Gardner is in custody and will be arraigned on Wednesday.

R.I.P. Chelsea King 1992~2010 I am so sorry that there are creepy horrible people in this world. They don't have the right to live. You had everything to live for. My heart goes out to your loved ones. May you rest in peace Chelsea. gather