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Utah Doomsday Mom Arrested in Croatia; Kids Found in Orphanage

Ashleigh Banfield x Drop Dead SeriousJanuary 25, 202646 min103,590 views
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Children Found in Croatia After Mother's Alleged Kidnapping

  • 🎯 Four children, allegedly kidnapped by their mother Elleshia Seymour, have been found in Croatia.
  • ✈️ Elleshia Seymour, described as a doomsday prophetess who posted alarming TikTok videos, is accused of forging passports and taking the children overseas.
  • 🏠 The children were found in a family center, described as an orphanage, in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Family's Struggle to Reunite with Children

  • 💔 Kenny Seymour, the father of three of the children, is in Croatia with his sister Jill and fianceé, attempting to bring them home.
  • ⏳ They are allowed only two hours a day with the children, facing significant emotional distress from repeated goodbyes.
  • 🗣️ Communication is a major challenge due to language barriers with the center's staff.

The Role of a 13-Year-Old Whistleblower

  • 🦸 A 13-year-old boy named Cage, whose mother allegedly encouraged Elleshia Seymour to come to Croatia, is identified as a key figure.
  • 🔍 Cage discovered American headlines about the missing children by Googling one of their names and alerted his mother.
  • 🚨 This led to the mother taking Elleshia and the children to the police, resulting in Elleshia's arrest and the children being placed in the center.

Legal and Logistical Hurdles

  • ⚖️ The family faces a complex web of legal processes involving both US and Croatian courts, as well as the State Department.
  • 📄 Paperwork has been translated, and the case has been transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Croatia.
  • 🚧 Despite the father having custody rights, retrieving the children is proving to be a lengthy and bureaucratic ordeal.

Conditions at the Children's Center

  • 🧸 The children lack basic necessities and activities, with their belongings reportedly being stolen or randomly dispersed.
  • 📺 Their primary form of entertainment is unmonitored YouTube access, raising concerns about their well-being.
  • 📚 The family has managed to provide some English books and games, but the overall conditions are described as abysmal.

Support and Future Outlook

  • 🆘 A GoFundMe campaign,
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