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When Kamiyah Mobley was only 8 hours old, she was kidnapped from the hospital by Gloria Williams. It was not until 18 years later that she was reunited with her birth parents. Their reunion wasn't everything Shamara hoped for, however. We look deeper into the story of Kamiyah Mobley and her unique experience. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

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Four year-old Rilya Wilson was last seen January 18, 2001. Her guardian claimed she was removed by social services. Social services didn’t visit the him until April 25, 2002. No one knows what happened to her but her guardian was convicted and sentenced to 55 years for kidnapping and abuse, and murder is suspected. We discuss the events leading up to her disappearance, the failures of social services, and the subsequent legislation passed in Rilya’s name.

Missing Since

01/18/2001

Missing From

Miami, Florida

Classification

Endangered Missing

Sex

Female

Race

Black

Date of Birth

09/29/1996 (23)

Age

4 years old

Height and Weight

3'0, 40 - 50 pounds

Distinguishing Characteristics

African-American female. Black hair, brown eyes. Rilya has a scar approximately five inches below her navel. Her ears are pierced. Some agencies give her middle name as "Denise."