Texas Missing Teen Case Resolved After 8 Years of Search
A Texas man who went missing while walking his dogs in Houston in 2015 when he was a teenager has been found alive, according to his family and the authorities. Aref Karimi/AFP/GettyImages

After an agonizing wait of more than eight years, a remarkable development unfolded over the weekend as a Texas man, Rudolph "Rudy" Farias IV, who had been reported missing as an 18-year-old in Houston, was discovered alive, according to USA Today.

His reappearance brought visible signs of physical trauma, including cuts, bruises, and blood in his hair.

According to National Missing and Unidentified Persons System records, Farias was last seen on March 6, 2015.

However, hope was reignited as the Texas Center for the Missing announced on Saturday that Farias had been located safe and was currently recuperating at a hospital.

The nonprofit organization conveyed this encouraging news via a statement on its official Twitter account.

They also requested continued prayers for Farias' family, acknowledging the ongoing recovery journey that lies ahead for Rudy.

Texas Missing Teen, Rudolph "Rudy" Farias IV, Was Found

On June 29, the Houston Police Department responded to a call for service at a church located in east Houston, CNN reports.

Officials later confirmed that the individual in question was indeed Rudolph "Rudy" Farias IV, according to a spokesperson from the department.

Farias' mother, Janie Santana, expressed gratitude for the care he is currently receiving to address the trauma he has endured, according to a family statement.

The statement also revealed that Farias is nonverbal, rendering him unable to communicate with his family now.

A good Samaritan discovered Farias, who promptly alerted emergency services by dialing 911.

The family has indicated that they possess no additional information regarding the specifics of Farias' case.

Upon the arrival of the Houston Fire Department at the scene, Farias' mother was present, as reported by Houston Fire Chief Sam Peña.

During the initial discovery, Farias possessed an item that identified a family member, prompting the authorities to contact the individual in question. Farias' mother subsequently arrived at the scene, as confirmed by the police.

Rudolph "Rudy" Farias IV Went Missing

Rudolph "Rudy" Farias IV's mother last saw him at their family home before walking his two dogs at 6 pm on the day he went missing, per NBC News.

Hours later, one of the dogs returned home on its own, followed by the second dog the next morning. However, Rudy was conspicuously absent.

Notably, both dogs were discovered without leashes, adding to the mystery of Rudy's disappearance.

When he went missing, Texas EquuSearch, an organization dedicated to locating missing individuals, revealed that Rudy had an injured leg and walked with a noticeable limp, Houston Chronicle noted.

Furthermore, it was disclosed that the teenager had been contending with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety, for which he was prescribed medication.

The organization cautioned that discontinuing the medication could potentially lead to disorientation.

Compounding the concerns for Rudy's well-being, he did not have his inhaler, which was crucial for managing his asthma.

The Texas missing teen was seen sleeping near a family member's residence, according to the information received by the police in 2018. Still, his whereabouts for the entire eight years remain unknown.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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