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6-year-old CA boy abducted in 1951 found alive on East Coast more than 70 years later

Oakland, CALocal News

Luis Armando Albino, abducted at the tender age of six in 1951 while playing in an Oakland park, has been found alive on the East Coast after more than seventy years. His niece, Alida Alequin, embarked on a quest to locate him, utilizing the power of an online ancestry test and the support of police and federal agencies. Albino was taken by a woman who promised him candy, leading to a life where he was raised as the son of a couple who adopted him. Despite the long separation, his family kept his memory alive, with his photo displayed prominently in their homes. The first clue that Albino might still be alive emerged in 2020 when Alequin discovered a DNA match during a casual test.

Following this lead, she and her daughters revisited historical articles, including microfilm from the Oakland Public Library, which ultimately guided them to Albino. The emotional reunion took place in June, where he expressed gratitude to Alequin for finding him. Oakland police praised Alequin's efforts as instrumental in bringing this long-missing person back to his family.

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