Abel Garcia Jr.

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Left: Abel, circa 2008;
Right: Age-progression to age 12 (circa 2011)

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Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

  • Missing Since: May 30, 2008 from Brunswick, Georgia
  • Classification: Family Abduction
  • Date of Birth: May 17, 1999
  • Age: 9 years old
  • Height and Weight: 4'0, 93 pounds
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Black hair, black eyes.
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    Details of Disappearance

    Abel and his sister Elizabeth disappeared from Brunswick, Georgia on May 30, 2008. They were abducted by their non-custodial mother, Maria De La Luz Lara. A photograph and vital statistics for Lara are posted below this case summary. A felony warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was issued for her on September 8, 2008. Lara, Abel and Elizabeth may be in Mexico. The children's whereabouts are unknown and their cases remain unsolved.

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    Maria De La Luz Lara
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    Above: Maria De La Luz Lara

    Date of Birth: June 10, 1974
    Age: 33 years old
    Height and Weight: 5'1, 130 pounds
    Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Brown hair, brown eyes.

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    Investigating Agency
    If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
    Federal Bureau of Investigation
    Atlanta, Georgia Office
    404-679-9000

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    Source Information
    The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

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    Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.

    Last updated May 4, 2011; age-progression added.

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