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Kidnap victim, family reunite. But our broken laws deny them justice.At 77, it was easy for the retired airline pilot and Florida businessman to take for granted a daily routine that included trips to Dunkin', the dog park or the beach. |
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Kidnap victim, family reunite. But our broken laws deny them justice. |
A Texas family has been reunited with a daughter that authorities believe was kidnapped by a babysitter 51 years ago. It's an extraordinary story, one made for television or a movie. |
| Melissa Highsmith with her mother, Alta Apantenco, and her father, Jeffrie Highsmith. | Highsmith family | |
For some, the drama culminates with a happy ending. For others, myself included, the conclusion leads only to outrage. |
Melissa Highsmith, who was stolen from her parents when she was a toddler, was found this month living – unbelievably – still in Forth Worth, where her parents reside. She has been reconnecting with the family she never knew she had. Read more. |
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