Was Adji conclusively ruled out? It seems enough time has passed now for him to have been, just curious as I do not remember seeing an update. I remember LE saying they were pretty sure this young man was not him, but do not remember any follow up. Thank!
I too feel like he was abandoned/dumped. IMHAutisticO.
www.newswest9.com
I haven’t seen this update before today, either, but the article is dated March 1, 2023.Unidentified teen found by MPD is no longer in Midland
According to the City of Midland, the teen found by Midland Police in January is in CPS custody still but is no longer in Midland.
The above link says DNA results should come next month
I'm glad we've gotten an update
I don’t think Adji has been conclusively excluded, but LE doesn’t think it’s him and Adji‘s mom visited him and said she has an instinct that he was not her son. The ages also don’t line up (Adji would be 20, this boy is estimated to be 13-17). There is a photo of him and a photo of Adji that look really similar side-by-side, but I don’t think it’s him. DNA results have not been publicly revealed and I can’t find an update more recent than early March.
My heart breaks for poor Addis mom! Has her life improved since the day her son went missing? (Living situation wise)
Thank you for this update, love it! He looks great! It’s so nice to see him smile so confidently, such a difference from the first photos of him. Looks like he is in very good hands. Awesome!
What a great photo! He's looking sharp, and so grown up! I'm glad he's doing well. Always happy to see a fellow (presumably) autistic person thriving.
iPad with one of the versions of Proloquo is the way, if they can get funding. So much more customisable than storyboards or old style PECS laminated cards. They can customise the buttons for him, make them relevant to his level and his communication needs. He's got a good degree of ability and some pre-existing literacy there, or he couldn't have written his name, they just have to build on it.
