New Search Efforts and Found Items

• 💡 A new search for missing autistic boy Sebastian Rogers has been launched in Hendersonville, recanvassing areas previously searched by law enforcement and volunteers.
• 🔍 Glasses were found about 14 miles from Sebastian's home; his biological father, Seth Rogers, believed they could be his and they were taken into evidence for comparison.
• ⚠️ Law enforcement later clarified that the found eyeglasses are not related to Sebastian Rogers, despite initial speculation.

Polygraph and Inconsistent Statements

• 💬 Controversy surrounds polygraph tests, with Sebastian's stepfather, Chris Proudfoot, initially agreeing to take one but then declining, citing TBI instructions.
• 🗣️ Proudfoot had previously claimed to have passed a polygraph to other outlets, creating conflicting accounts regarding his willingness and history with the test.
• 🧩 Seth Rogers, Sebastian's biological father, has volunteered to take a polygraph to assist in the investigation.

Allegations of Abuse and Conflicting Narratives

• 🚨 Chris Proudfoot admitted to hitting Sebastian with a belt, initially stating it was "years ago" and a "one-time" event.
• ⚡️ However, another interview revealed the incident occurred within the last year when Sebastian was 15, and it led to a Child Protective Services (CPS) call, which Proudfoot had previously denied.
• 💔 Sebastian had reportedly told his biological father on multiple occasions that he didn't want to go back home, though he never specified the reason.

Sabotage and Threats to Search Efforts

• 🚫 The United Cajun Navy ceased leading public searches due to credible threats, including death threats, doxing, and in-person intimidation from individuals described as "career criminals."
• 🚩 Sebastian's biological father, Seth Rogers, also reported sabotage of his volunteer search efforts, with people following his volunteers and tearing down flyers.
• 🧩 There is infighting and trolling hindering the search, with some individuals actively trying to impede efforts to find Sebastian.

Sebastian's Condition and Vulnerability

• 🧠 Sebastian has a 6q27 chromosomal deletion disorder, which is associated with intellectual disabilities, a higher risk of seizures, and a delayed sense of danger.
• ⚠️ His condition makes him highly vulnerable if lost, especially without medical care, and any deviation from his routine would be traumatic.