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Rafael Espinosa
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Minnesota Siblings Found Safe, Non-Custodial Mother Arrested
The nationwide search for 6-year old Rafael Espinosa and his older sister Maya is over and with good results. Cops in St. Paul, Minn. say they found both Maya and Rafael in Fargo N.D. on June 2, 2009 when their mother, 35-year-old Cindy Adler checked into a YWCA shelter using her real name. Cindy Adler was taken into custody.
Sex:
Male
Race:
White
Age at Disappearance:
6
Current Age:
10
Height:
4'1"
Weight:
40 lbs.
Hair (Color, Description, Facial Hair):
- Brown
Eyes:
- Brown
Other Phys. Characteristics:
- Biracial: White and Hispanic
Traits and Habits:
- He likes hermit crabs.
Last Seen:
- St. Paul , MN
Other Possible Locations:
- Cochran , WI
- Winona , WI
- Osage Beach , MO
Last Known Locations:
- St. Paul , MN
Last updated May 7, 2009
Rafael Espinosa
Recovered;
Jun 02, 2009
Search For Minnesota Siblings Is Over
Almost four months after 35-year-old Cindy Adler allegedly took off with her kids, Rafael and Maya Espinosa, to avoid a custodial hearing, cops in St. Paul, MN say they've found Adler and the kids.
Cops say on June 2nd, 2009, Adler walked into a a YWMC Women's Shelter in Fargo, N.D. and tried to sign in with her real name. That's when the organization realized that there was an outstanding warrant for her and that the kids were listed as missing.
Adler is fighting extradition to Minnesota and the kids are currently in the Cass County Children Services.
Rafael Espinosa
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Cops say 35-year-old Cindy Adler took off with her two kids, Rafael and Maya, before a crucial custody hearing.
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Adler may be calling her son (Rafael) Abdullah.
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Rafael's 9-year-old sister, Maya, is 4'5" tall and weighs 53 lbs. She has brown hair and brown eyes.
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