Lost boy found

@sissy15 (13340)
United States
July 22, 2026 12:38am CST
About a month ago, I posted about how a local kid went missing. There were no known leads; he just up and disappeared without a trace. No one knew where he was or where he was going apart from what he originally told people. He went missing on June 4th. Today, it was mentioned that he was found safe. He actually reached out and contacted his mom. He apparently had an old phone that had internet access with wifi, and an FB page that no one knew existed. I don't know any or all of the details. I don't know where he was or why he went missing for so long, but he is officially home and safe. His mom refuses to tell anyone the details or where he was, which is her prerogative; she doesn't owe anyone explanations, but it sure would be nice to know where he was all of this time, and if anyone was anywhere near close to finding him or even looking in the right places. I honestly don't believe he ever would have been found if he didn't return on his own. His family doesn't owe anyone an explanation, but I do have to say it sure would be nice to have one after everyone went to great lengths to help find him, but maybe it is sensitive information. My husband had a coworker who knew him say that the family was abusive, but I don't know how true that is, and I don't know who was abusive to whom. I would think if he was abused, he wouldn't want to go back after working so hard not to be found in the first place. I'm just glad he's home and safe; hopefully he stays that way.
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@celticeagle (191656)
• Boise, Idaho
21h
I am such a curious person I wonder too. Maybe with time some more information will come out. It is good that he was found and is okay.
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@sissy15 (13340)
• United States
20h
I really don't think we'll ever know. I imagine there are probably reasons they aren't telling us. While I wish they'd tell us where he was, I respect their decision not to.
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@celticeagle (191656)
• Boise, Idaho
14h
@sissy15 ..........yes, indeed.
@Rimps85 (3302)
• India
22 Jul
that's a good news....but at the same time, for the sake of safety of the community, the family should reveal details
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@sissy15 (13340)
• United States
22 Jul
I think it would be nice if they told us, but if they don't, that is their business. There may be reasons why they aren't telling people, and we need to respect that even if we wish they'd tell us.
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@Rimps85 (3302)
• India
22 Jul
@sissy15 yes, nobody can force them, unless its a police case
@AmbiePam (123321)
• United States
22 Jul
Maybe part of the deal of him coming home was that his mom keep the details private. I imagine they had to tell the police a lot more than they had to tell the public. He could also be embarrassed. I’m just glad he contacted his mom.
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@sissy15 (13340)
• United States
22 Jul
I honestly don't know the reasoning, but I respect it. There are people who think they are owed answers, and I don't understand their sense of entitlement. I understand wanting to know and wishing they'd say what happened, but I don't feel it is owed to anyone. I'm just glad he's home safe. I hope he saw how loved he is. The way everyone rallied around to find him says a lot.
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• Torrington, Connecticut
21h
I'm so glad to hear he was found safe. After being missing for that long, the most important thing is that he's alive and back with his family.
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@sissy15 (13340)
• United States
20h
I'm glad too. I wish they'd tell us where he was, but I respect their decision not to. I'm sure there might be some sensitive information they don't want the public knowing, and that's fair.
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@Wrexxo (3595)
22 Jul
Well, I'm glad he is back home. Can't imagine how unhappy the parents would have been when he was missing
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@sissy15 (13340)
• United States
20h
I know it had to be scary. I can only imagine. I'd be beside myself if it were my child.
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