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Tyler Lee Needham

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Twin 17-month-old babies Tyler Lee Needham and Holly Ann Needham were given up for adoption by Allison Lee Quets. Police say that Quets had second thoughts and took the twins to Canada, keeping them from their adoptive parents. Acting on a tip, police in Ottawa have found the babies and they are safe. Now, their biological mother may face some very serious charges.
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Sex:
Male
Race:
White
Current Age:
7
Height:
2'4" (71 cm)
Weight:
23 lbs (10 kg)
Hair (Color, Description, Facial Hair):
  • Brown
Eyes:
  • Blue
Last Seen:
  • Durham , NC
Other Possible Locations:
  • Florida
  • Louisville , KY
  • Police believe Allison Quets may travel with the twins to visit her mother who is very ill. She lives in Louisville, Ken.
Last Known Locations:
  • Durham , NC
Vehicle To Look For:
  • 1998 white Plymouth Voyager van with North Carolina plates LRJ 6644

    The van could also be carrying Florida tags -- E377H2


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Last updated December 28, 2006

Tyler Lee Needham

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Tyler Lee Needham

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Recovered; Dec 29, 2006

Babies Recovered, Mom Arrested


Acting on a tip, authorities have recovered missing North Carolina twins. The babies-- Tyler and Holly Needham-- were found safe in Ottawa, Canada late Friday, December 29, 2006. FBI agents say that the twins are currently in protective custody and their biological mother, who allegedly took the children, is also in custody. Allison Quets is waiting to find out if she will face international kidnapping charges.

Cops: Mom Regretted Adoption


Authorities say that Quets had regretted giving her 17-month-old twins up for adoption. When she went for a brief holiday visit with them, Durham police say she never returned. Now, Quets will be on her way back to the states in police custody.

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