Mon Sep 23 21:18:58 UTC 2024: ## Oakland Man Abducted as Child Found After 70 Years Thanks to DNA Test and Family Persistence
**OAKLAND, CA** – A 72-year mystery has finally been solved, as a man abducted from an Oakland park in 1951 has been reunited with his family. Luis Armando Albino, who was only six years old when he vanished, was found living on the East Coast after a relentless search by his niece, Alida Alequin.
Albino, a retired firefighter and Marine Corps veteran, was lured away from a park by a woman who promised him candy. He was then flown to the East Coast and raised by a couple who believed he was their own son.
Alequin, who grew up with her family knowing about the abduction, never gave up hope of finding her uncle. In 2020, a DNA test sparked a renewed search. While an initial match yielded no answers, Alequin persisted and eventually discovered newspaper articles with pictures of her uncle from the time of the kidnapping.
With the help of Oakland police, the FBI, and the Justice Department, Alequin was finally able to connect with her uncle in June 2024. An emotional reunion took place, with Albino expressing gratitude to Alequin for finding him.
The case highlights the power of family, persistence, and modern technology in solving long-standing mysteries. Alequin’s story serves as a beacon of hope for families facing similar situations, urging them to never give up hope. Oakland Police have closed the missing persons case, but the FBI continues to investigate the kidnapping.
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