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‘It’s Obvious He’s Been Through Hell’: Teen Who Went Missing In 2015 Is Found Alive, Almost Unrecognizable
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‘It’s Obvious He’s Been Through Hell’: Teen Who Went Missing In 2015 Is Found Alive, Almost Unrecognizable

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Rudy Farias, seventeen at the time, went missing when walking the dogs in 2015. He was last seen near his family home in Houston, Texas. Rudy was reunited with his family earlier this week after a good Samaritan found him beaten up and dumped by a church.

The young man was hospitalized, where his identity was quickly discovered and his family notified. They spread the news and some photos on Facebook and shared that Rudy believed his name was now Julio Torres, although he is very nonverbal at the time of writing. They believe the recovery process will be long, but are relieved to have their son back.
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Rudy Farias went missing in 2015 after going out to walk the dogs

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He was found badly beaten and then hospitalized by a good Samaritan, where his identity was discovered

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You can read the families full post here

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Rudy Farias went missing on March 6th, 2015, when we went out to walk the dogs, which later returned home without their leashes, alone. A search was launched in the area, but ultimately he was not found. The family noted that he was suffering from a leg injury, however, Houston police did not initially suspect foul play. Rudy’s father took his own life in 2014 and later he witnessed the death of his older brother in a motorcycle accident. Understandably, Rudy was diagnosed with PTSD, depression, and anxiety and was taking medication for it at the time of the disappearance.

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This summer, a good Samaritan found a beaten and unresponsive young man at a church. After being hospitalized, it was determined that this was Rudolph “Rudy” Farias and at some point, the family was notified. His mother notes that it’s unclear where Rudy had been for eight years and that he was not very communicative yet. Houston police plan to speak with him today. The family says he remains traumatized and recoils from physical touch. He currently does not seem to know his real identity, believing his name to be Julio Torres and that he is only 14 years old. Doctors have recommended that the family don’t attempt to correct him yet.

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The majority of missing children are found and returned to their families

While it is fortunate that Rudy was found alive and reunited with his family, there still are an estimated 800 ‘000 missing children in the United States. While the stereotypical kidnapping or abduction involves a stranger, statistics show that a large portion of these cases involve the immediate family. Fortunately, in most of the world, missing children in particular are found shortly after they are reported missing. The authorities note that sometimes searches are impeded by the long-standing myth that one has to wait 24 hours to report a missing person. In fact, the first 48 hours are often considered critical, so law enforcement agencies recommend that a report is made as soon as there is concern.

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Readers congratulated the family and wished Rudy a swift recovery

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Crystal Spencer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My son went missing April 1st of this year. He has "special needs" physical and neuro. He was missing for 32 days and was found beaten in the side of the road by an officer. It was the worst 32 days of my life. His birthday came and went. No calls...it was terrifying. I can't imagine going through that for 8 years! I'm so glad this man is now safe and his mother has answers now.

Tamra
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my god, that's absolutely awful, Crystal. I'm so sorry you all went through something so terrible. Truly a parent's worst fear. I'm so thankful you got him back, and I wish the very best for his continued healing.

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Marleina Hershberg
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A lot of people have been thru absolute hell in life, but allllll the breaks and bruises are internal, so nobody cares, because we LOOK FINE on the outside. My brain was completely rewired due to the extreme and chronic neglect and abuse right from the start of my life. People have repeatedly used and abused me all throughout my years. But I LOOK fine on the outside. So nobody cares about what happened to ME.

TheMD
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me too. I was abused and assaulted since I was born. My whole life has been one big black and blue bruise and hurts every minute of every day. Stay strong.

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Crystal Spencer
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My son went missing April 1st of this year. He has "special needs" physical and neuro. He was missing for 32 days and was found beaten in the side of the road by an officer. It was the worst 32 days of my life. His birthday came and went. No calls...it was terrifying. I can't imagine going through that for 8 years! I'm so glad this man is now safe and his mother has answers now.

Tamra
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my god, that's absolutely awful, Crystal. I'm so sorry you all went through something so terrible. Truly a parent's worst fear. I'm so thankful you got him back, and I wish the very best for his continued healing.

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Marleina Hershberg
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A lot of people have been thru absolute hell in life, but allllll the breaks and bruises are internal, so nobody cares, because we LOOK FINE on the outside. My brain was completely rewired due to the extreme and chronic neglect and abuse right from the start of my life. People have repeatedly used and abused me all throughout my years. But I LOOK fine on the outside. So nobody cares about what happened to ME.

TheMD
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me too. I was abused and assaulted since I was born. My whole life has been one big black and blue bruise and hurts every minute of every day. Stay strong.

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