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Teen with Autism Found After Six Days, Placed in Federal Custody

KHOU 11October 11, 20251 min2,041 views
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Disappearance and Discovery

  • πŸ“Œ A 15-year-old boy with autism, Emmanuel Gonzalez, went missing last Saturday while selling fruit near Clay Road.
  • πŸš’ He was found the following day by firefighters responding to a welfare check.

Federal Custody and Claims

  • πŸ›‚ Emmanuel told authorities he was homeless and from another country, with no family.
  • πŸ₯ CPS was involved and referred the case to the Office of Refugee Resettlement, part of the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • βš–οΈ The teen is currently in federal custody.

Advocacy and Family Efforts

  • 🀝 Fel, an advocacy organization, is working with Emmanuel's family to secure his return.
  • βœ… Advocates report that Emmanuel is in good physical health but is understandably scared.
  • πŸ—£οΈ He is recounting the events that led to his disappearance and current situation.
  • πŸ§‘β€βš–οΈ Legal assistance is being sought for the family as they await news on when Emmanuel can come home.
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