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- Non-verbal man vanished without a trace in 1999. Two decades later, his sister spotted his picture in a news article (newsbreak.com)
Missing Man Found 25 Years Later
A non-verbal man who vanished without a trace in 1999 has been located after his sister spotted his photo in a news article.
The man, now in his mid-60s, disappeared from Doyle, California, in 1999. He is believed to have left on his own accord.
In May 2023, a USA Today article featured a photo of a non-verbal man found in Los Angeles. His identity was unknown.
A woman who saw the article recognized the man as her long-lost brother. Her information led authorities to a hospital in Los Angeles, where the man’s fingerprints confirmed his identity.
The man’s sister was ecstatic to learn that her brother had been found. They plan to reunite for the holidays.
The story highlights the power of journalism in reuniting families and bringing closure.