Andrew Escobar, a 14-year-old boy from Rio Rancho, New Mexico, has been found safe in El Paso, Texas, after being missing for three years. His mother, Miriam Felix, allegedly took him during a custody dispute with his father, Juan Escobar.
Reunion and Investigation
Juan Escobar was reunited with his son after authorities detained Miriam Felix at the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso. The reunion came as a shock to Juan, who had been searching for his son full-time with his wife. The family is concerned about Andrew’s mental health after his extensive travels to countries like Austria, Albania, and Turkey.
Darlene Gomez, the attorney representing the family, praised the efforts of law enforcement in finding Andrew. The next steps involve allowing Andrew to recover while law enforcement continues its investigation. Miriam Felix is currently being held at an El Paso jail and is awaiting extradition back to New Mexico.
Original reporting: KOAT Albuquerque — read the source article.
