Post by Scumhunter on Oct 26, 2015 0:35:28 GMT -5
(Pictured: Above: Left: Vivian, circa 1997. Middle: Vivian, age-progressed to 17, circa 2011. Right: Marina Trout (Suspected Abductor Photo Credits: Charley Project, AMW archives)
From The Charley Project:
"Vivian was last seen in Miami Beach, Florida on April 6, 1997. She was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Marina Trout. A photograph of Marina and her vital statistics are posted below this case summary. A felony warrant for kidnapping and interference with custody was issued for her on April 15, 1997.
Marina was supposed to have supervised visitation with Vivian, as she had abducted the child once before. On the day of her disappearance, they had a scheduled supervised visit in the 1000 block of Lenox Avenue, at an apartment Marina shared with her mother, Bertila Vargas. The visit started at noon and Marina was supposed to return Vivian to her father, John, at 5:00 p.m. Only about about five minutes into the visit, the supervisor went into the bathroom. Marina locked her in and fled with Vivian. The supervisor pried open the bathroom window and called for help until someone summoned the police. When questioned, Vargas said she didn't know Marina and Vivian's whereabouts.
John has criticized the United States government for allegedly mishandling Vivian's case and losing her case file. He kept copies of the file in his residence and says they were stolen during a burglary. Nothing else was taken.
It is believed that Marina took Vivian out of the United States, possibly to Guadalajara, Mexico or to Spain, Costa Rica or South America. Marina also has contacts in Santa Ana, California and the states of New York and New Jersey. The child's case remains unsolved. She is considered to be endangered. Texas authorities are assisting with her investigation."
Thoughts? This case was on America's Most Wanted old website which is why I'm placing it in the Missing on TV section. Vivian was only 2-years old when she went missing, so while she almost certainly doesn't remember John, hopefully one day she'll realize the lengths he went to in an effort to reunite with her.
Admin Note #1: According to missingkids.org, anyone having information should contact 1-800-THE-LOST, Miami Beach Police Department (Florida) 1-305-673-7900 or FBI (North Miami Beach, Florida) 1-305-944-9101 or Your Local FBI
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www.charleyproject.org/cases/t/trout_vivian.html
www.missingkids.com/poster/NCMC/831030/1
