Boy Found In Illinois May Be N.C. Child Missing For Years

prostock19 · 04-29-2003, 10:28 PM

CHICAGO -- A young boy who was reported as missing more than two years ago from his North Carolina home may have been found in the Chicago area.

The DNA will tell the tale -- but the aunt of the missing North Carolina boy said if a child found in Illinois isn't him, then he has a twin.

Illinois child welfare authorities say it could be weeks before tests determine whether the boy found in Evanston, Ill., is Tristen "Buddy" Myers.

Authorities are trying to make sure that the child they have found in Chicago is actually Myers, (pictured here prior to abduction) before they confirm his identity. DNA tests are being conducted to determine the child's identity.

In February, a man brought a boy matching the same description to St. Francis Hospital, complaining about the child's aggressive behavior. When the man tried to leave with the boy, suspicious staff members called police. The boy was taken into protective custody.

Evanston police discovered the man was wanted for retail theft and took him into custody.

Sampson County, N.C., Sheriff's Sgt. Darold Cox said the boy has the same facial features, scars and speech impediment as Myers.

The boy remained in foster care Monday night as authorities used DNA testing to try to confirm his identity.

Damn, I would not know what to do if my child was gone this long. What would the kid think of me? I don't know how to replace those missing years. Good news though that the kid is going back home.

MsGiglz · 04-30-2003, 10:02 AM

wow thats long time..
will be hard adjust to welcome back his own family.. I am sure he will go thru counseling and some help with family, also.. go through the baby pictures till before he disappeared.. He will remember or may not.. give time.. and love too

RosesNY · 04-30-2003, 10:23 AM

WOW it will be hard for him to go back with his family

04-30-2003, 05:55 PM

whoaaa poor him, he got mess up his life for sure. I hope he got back on his track very soon.

t e d d y · 04-30-2003, 07:06 PM

yeah i saw that news on cnn yesterday, damn

prostock19 · 05-02-2003, 12:36 AM

I watched the news and they said that the DNA didn't match.

04-29-2003, 10:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
prostock19 BAH HUMBUG!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Formerly RI, Now Albany, NY Area Posts: 3,308	Boy Found In Illinois May Be N.C. Child Missing For Years (UPDATED) Not Him CHICAGO -- A young boy who was reported as missing more than two years ago from his North Carolina home may have been found in the Chicago area. The DNA will tell the tale -- but the aunt of the missing North Carolina boy said if a child found in Illinois isn't him, then he has a twin. Illinois child welfare authorities say it could be weeks before tests determine whether the boy found in Evanston, Ill., is Tristen "Buddy" Myers. Authorities are trying to make sure that the child they have found in Chicago is actually Myers, (pictured here prior to abduction) before they confirm his identity. DNA tests are being conducted to determine the child's identity. In February, a man brought a boy matching the same description to St. Francis Hospital, complaining about the child's aggressive behavior. When the man tried to leave with the boy, suspicious staff members called police. The boy was taken into protective custody. Evanston police discovered the man was wanted for retail theft and took him into custody. Sampson County, N.C., Sheriff's Sgt. Darold Cox said the boy has the same facial features, scars and speech impediment as Myers. The boy remained in foster care Monday night as authorities used DNA testing to try to confirm his identity. Damn, I would not know what to do if my child was gone this long. What would the kid think of me? I don't know how to replace those missing years. Good news though that the kid is going back home. __________________ Last edited by prostock19; 05-02-2003 at 12:35 AM.

04-30-2003, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
MsGiglz Finally we are Mr & Mrs.. Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: WVa Posts: 4,254	wow thats long time.. will be hard adjust to welcome back his own family.. I am sure he will go thru counseling and some help with family, also.. go through the baby pictures till before he disappeared.. He will remember or may not.. give time.. and love too __________________

05-02-2003, 12:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
prostock19 BAH HUMBUG!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Formerly RI, Now Albany, NY Area Posts: 3,308	UPDATED...NOT HIM I watched the news and they said that the DNA didn't match. __________________

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04-30-2003, 10:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
RosesNY Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 971	WOW it will be hard for him to go back with his family

04-30-2003, 05:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
GoldenLeaf74 Guest Posts: n/a	whoaaa poor him, he got mess up his life for sure. I hope he got back on his track very soon.

04-30-2003, 07:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
t e d d y k 1 t t y s GUY Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: new york :-Þ Posts: 931	yeah i saw that news on cnn yesterday, damn