The police had at last located Steve. Investigators received information that Valentin was either dead or disappeared, but the search for Steve continued. Then one day at last, their efforts finally led them to Mexico where they found Steve.
Investigators believe that Valentin took his son from California to Mexico shortly after abducting him.
“It’s a moment I cannot describe to you,” police officer Karen Cragg, who investigated the abduction, told the LA Times. “I’m a mother myself. I just couldn’t let this go.”
At first, Maria did not believe the news she was given. But Karen managed to convince her with the help of DNA they had obtained.
“This is him. We promise,” Karen told the mother.
When the mother finally realized that it was indeed her son, she broke into tears. He was alive. She would be able to see him, to hold him. It was an indescribable, emotional moment. Watch their emotional reunion in the video below:
How heartwarming to watch this mother be reunited with a son she barely knew. Nobody deserves to be torn away from their children. Please share this amazing story with your friends if it moved you too.