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A BOY who was abducted from a park at just six years old has been found after a shocking 73 years.
Luis Armando Albino, now aged 79, is now safe and well thanks to his hard-nosed niece who never gave up trying to find him.
On February 21, 1951, Luis was kidnapped by a lady from a West Oakland park, in California, where he was playing with his ten-year-old older brother, Roger.
The woman tricked him into thinking she would buy him candy in order to get his attention and entice him away.
After that, little Luis was transported by air to the East Coast, where he was brought up as a son by a couple in New York City.
Luis’s mother never gave up on the possibility that he would one day return, safe and sound.
She sadly died in 2005 at the age of 92 without ever finding out what had become of her beloved son.
Only early this year, a curious and diligent niece of Luis’s used DNA testing and information from newspaper clippings in her quest for the truth, leading to a breakthrough in the case.
Alida Alequin, 63, had stayed in Oakland and was determined to locate her long-lost uncle.
With assistance from the Department of Justice, the FBI, and local police, she was able to piece together the evidence.
Her actions “played an integral role in finding her uncle,” according to Oakland police.
Luis seemed to have had a busy life after being taken away from his family.
He had been a firefighter and had served two tours of duty in Vietnam with the Marine Corps.
He had also become a dad and a grandfather himself.
And now, for the first time in over seven decades, brothers Luis and Roger, now 83, were able to reunite thanks to Alida’s efforts.
She told Mercury News how her uncle kissed her on the cheek, “hugged me, and said, ‘Thank you for finding me.'”
The reunion sadly had a bittersweet tone as Roger didn’t have much time left to live after receiving a cancer diagnosis.
“They grabbed each other and had a really tight, long hug. They sat down and just talked,” Alida remarked.
The two discussed their past experiences, including their time in the military and the events leading up to the abduction.
In July, Luis had one final encounter with his brother before Roger passed away a month later in August.
“I think he died happily. He was at peace with himself, knowing that his brother was found,” Alida said.
“I was just so happy I was able to do this for him and bring him closure and peace.”
The niece believes that her grandma, Luis’ mother, would have been “very happy, most definitely. She never forgot him.
“She always said he was still alive. She had hope she would see him. She never gave up that hope.”
Alida continued: “I’m so happy that I was able to do this for my mom and [uncle]. It was a very happy ending.
“I was always determined to find him, and who knows, with my story out there, it could help other families going through the same thing.
“I would say, don’t give up.”
Although Luis hasn’t talked to the media yet, he does remember some details of his captivity.
Those in his immediate vicinity in New York would not respond to enquiries about the circumstances of his kidnapping, and he was never informed of what was happening.
And the people he thought were his parents have now passed away.
THE RELENTLESS SEARCH
One of five siblings, Luis had been playing at what was once called West Oakland’s Jefferson Square Park.
Police, together with Coast Guard personnel and army soldiers, combed the region and San Francisco Bay after his kidnapping.
Roger, his brother, was questioned multiple times and insisted that his brother had been abducted by a woman wearing a bandana around her head.
In an attempt to aid, the FBI was also brought in, but the case went cold and filed.
Luis’ mom would frequently check in with the police missing person bureau for updates.
At first, she would go every day, then every week, then every month, and finally, once a year.
I was just so happy I was able to do this for him and bring him closure and peace
Alida Alequin
But it appeared that the authorities were no closer to discovering the truth.
Alida said: “She always felt he was alive. She took that with her to her grave.
“All this time the family kept thinking of him. I always knew I had an uncle. We spoke of him a lot.
“My grandmother carried the original article in her wallet, and she always talked about him. A picture of him was always hung at the family home.”
Alida was the one who kick-started the search for her missing uncle when she did an online DNA test for fun in 2020.
Luis, who she was unaware of, was a 22 percent match, according to the results.
She reached out to him but never heard back.
Only later in the year did Alida’s own daughters start looking into the issue further and searching for Luis’s name online.
A microfilm of his pictures found at the Oakland Public Library reassured them that the man they were seeing was, in fact, their long-lost uncle.
Once again, the FBI and state Department of Justice were engaged in a new missing persons case.
It was discovered that Luis was residing on the East Coast, and he even submitted a DNA sample to verify his identity.
To confirm that Luis had been found, investigators visited Alida’s mother’s house (Luis and Roger’s sister).
“In my heart I knew it was him and when I got the confirmation, I let out a big ‘YES!’,” the niece said.
“We didn’t start crying until after the investigators left.
“I grabbed my mom’s hands and said, ‘We found him.’ I was ecstatic.”
The FBI says that the kidnapping is still under investigation even if the missing person case has been closed.
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Man Utd legend Ruud van Nistelrooy giving £36million signing ‘secret’ advice to drastically improve goal tally
RUUD VAN NISTELROOY has been giving one of Manchester United’s summer signings “secret” advice to improve his game.
The Dutchman returned to Old Trafford in a coaching role this summer.
Van Nistelrooy joined the club’s backroom team as an assistant to manager Erik ten Hag.
He has since got to work with the Red Devils’ star players, including £36million arrival Joshua Zirkzee.
The forward has revealed his compatriot has been looking to help him increase his goal tally this season.
However, Zirkzee refused to go into detail about their training ground conversations.
Asked what he had been working on with Van Nistelrooy, the 23-year-old told ViaPlay: “I want to keep it a secret.
“(It’s been) great. He’s been a striker. Detailed work. Watching footage. Looking back. The way he works with you. That’s very important. I can relate to that; You can learn a lot from him.”
Zirkzee signed from Bologna in July, penning a five-year deal with the Red Devils.
He later scored on his Premier League debut against Fulham but it remains his only goal in five United appearances.
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What we know about the 'new' Old Trafford
MANCHESTER UNITED plan to build a new stadium rather than redevelop Old Trafford.
The decision was made after a number of fact-finding missions to other stadiums including the Bernabeu and Nou Camp.
The cost of the project is expected to be a staggering £2billion.
A capacity of 100,000 is expected.
It is felt that a club of United’s standing should have a new state-of-the-art facility.
The new stadium will be built on land adjacent to the Red Devils’ current home.
United are looking to not only build a stadium but regenerate the area of Trafford where the ground will stand.
There had been plans to KEEP Old Trafford rather than demolish it, and use it as a scaled down second venue.
However, it’s looking increasing likely that it will in fact be entirely demolished.
The club consulted with 30,000 fans about what to do and believe there is roughly a 50-50 split on staying or moving.
The club have appointed the architects Foster + Partners to come up with a “masterplan”. The company were behind Wembley Stadium.
Old Trafford has been United’s home since 1910.
The target is for completion by 2030.
He also won four major trophies during that time, including a Premier League title under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Zirkzee and Van Nistelrooy will be hoping he can add to his United tally this weekend.
Ten Hag’s side travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace on Saturday evening.
Helen Flanagan slams cruel trolls commenting on her weight as they question if she’s pregnant in bikini snaps
HELEN Flanagan has taken to Instagram to clap back at cruel trolls commenting on her weight after she posted a slew of sexy bikini snaps.
The former Coronation Street actress hit out at stark remarks suggesting she looks pregnant in a candid statement on her page – admitting she’s actually “happier” in herself.
Helen, 34 – who recently showcased her new boyfriend Robbie Talbot on reality series Celebs Go Dating – pulled on a white halterneck bikini top and matching sarong as she posed by a pool.
In the sizzling snap, she accessorised with a handbag and styled her blonde hair into loose waves over her shoulders.
The actress donned minimal make-up and flashed a smile for the sun-soaked snap.
Yet she added a rather sobering Instagram caption which read: “I’m a UK size 6.
“If I’ve started to put weight on its maybe I’m happier and not anxious and worked up all the time so eating more.”
The Rosie Webster star added: “I’m really proud of my body it’s given me three beautiful children.”
We told how Helen had wowed in the two-piece for the Celebs Go Dating final, where she was accompanied by new man Robbie Talbot.
In her Instagram image caption she wrote: “White Pool Party Finale tonight at 10pm.”
Yet this sadly sparked a slew of unkind comments, many of which she screen-grabbed onto her Stories.
One fan quizzed: “How long before she announces she’s pregnant.”
Another wrote: “She looks it already.”
A third posted: “New baby?”
Yet Helen’s followers made sure to have her back.
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One clapped back: “How horrible.”
Another ranted: “Can’t believe some of these comments.
“I feel so sorry for people who leave negative comments as they must be unhappy in their own lives in one way or another.”
Earlier this week, Helen opened up on her new happy life chapter with Robbie on ITV show Lorraine.
It came after the couple took a major relationship milestone.
On the show, Helen addressed speculation she was “faking” her Celebs Go Dating experience as she was already dating Robbie, 44, at the time.
She told ITV host Lorraine Kelly, 64, how her intentions for Celebs Go Dating were pure when she put pen to paper on her deal – despite allegations of “putting on” her feelings during her opening show dates.
She said: “I signed up for the show at the beginning of the year, and we [she and Robbie] were dating.
“It just progressed.
“I wear my heart on my sleeve and I just wanted to come clean.”
She added: “I wanted to be true to myself.
“I am a big fan of the show, I love the show, and I wanted to get the most from the show.
“I wanted to be honest.”
Helen had signed up to the show following her split with ex Scott Sinclair, 34.
The pair share and co-parent three kids.
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DEE-DEE Bailey is left disgusted in upcoming Coronation Street scenes as disgraced ex Joel Deering proposes.
The abuser – played by Calum Lill – has previously been exposed as the person behind Lauren Bolton’s (Cait Fitton) disappearance earlier this year.
In scenes yet to air, Joel approaches Dee-Dee (Channique Sterling-Brown) with their wedding rings, declaring he still loves her.
The solicitor states the rings are a reminder of everything he’s lost.
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Dee-Dee tells the pair that it should have been her wedding day.
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He later stumbles into the café, clearly drunk and clutching a bottle of whisky.
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After months of her whereabouts being a mystery, the troubled teen eventually resurfaced.
Viewers soon learned that Lauren was pregnant with Joel’s baby – as the nature of their relationship came to light.
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Elsewhere in Weatherfield, Lauren confides in Dee-Dee that she is suspicious of Joel’s movements as of late.
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However, Lauren’s noticed that he’s spent considerable time in a field and an industrial park.
To top it off, he transferred £5,000 into her account without an explanation.
What is Joel’s motivation?
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