Identified! TX - Midland, living Male, 13-17, can't communicate his name, found near Ward & Shandon, 30 Jan 2023 - Cordarius Lashun Pegues

[Beekarina]

Also mentioned within the thread and the posted links -- Adji was ruled out by DNA testing.

Was Adji conclusively ruled out? It seems enough time has passed now for him to have been, just curious as I do not remember seeing an update. I remember LE saying they were pretty sure this young man was not him, but do not remember any follow up. Thank!

 

[Mam]

No news on his identity. Unidentified teen found by MPD is no longer in Midland

 

[KooshBall]

How sad. He was probably dumped and whoever did it knew he wouldn't be able to speak to identify them. I hope he is doing well at his new placement.

 

[UnapologeticallyAspie]

How sad. He was probably dumped and whoever did it knew he wouldn't be able to speak to identify them. I hope he is doing well at his new placement.

I too feel like he was abandoned/dumped. IMHAutisticO.
That makes my blood boil.

 

[DS2021]

Was Adji conclusively ruled out?

Unidentified teen found by MPD is no longer in Midland

According to the City of Midland, the teen found by Midland Police in January is in CPS custody still but is no longer in Midland.

www.newswest9.com

The above link says DNA results should come next month

I'm glad we've gotten an update

 

[EllaMinnowP]

Unidentified teen found by MPD is no longer in Midland

According to the City of Midland, the teen found by Midland Police in January is in CPS custody still but is no longer in Midland.

www.newswest9.com

The above link says DNA results should come next month

I'm glad we've gotten an update

I haven’t seen this update before today, either, but the article is dated March 1, 2023.

 

[Quiteage]

Also mentioned within the thread and the posted links -- Adji was ruled out by DNA testing.

I don’t think Adji has been conclusively excluded, but LE doesn’t think it’s him and Adji‘s mom visited him and said she has an instinct that he was not her son. The ages also don’t line up (Adji would be 20, this boy is estimated to be 13-17). There is a photo of him and a photo of Adji that look really similar side-by-side, but I don’t think it’s him. DNA results have not been publicly revealed and I can’t find an update more recent than early March.

 

[Stunned]

I don’t think Adji has been conclusively excluded, but LE doesn’t think it’s him and Adji‘s mom visited him and said she has an instinct that he was not her son. The ages also don’t line up (Adji would be 20, this boy is estimated to be 13-17). There is a photo of him and a photo of Adji that look really similar side-by-side, but I don’t think it’s him. DNA results have not been publicly revealed and I can’t find an update more recent than early March.

My heart breaks for poor Addis mom! Has her life improved since the day her son went missing? (Living situation wise)

 

[Beekarina]

Must have been heartbreaking to visit him, either way. I hope the young man is doing well.

 

[DS2021]

Update!
Still unidentified, but in a foster care placement, and seems to be doing well imo

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02oGhw5Bvh3AufmXAdLUxrkHFvEZ84GyAgcnDLKsEvWbLJMAkcJoQvcNyrPfyHPmhkl&id=100064424213161&mibextid=9R9pXO

 

[Megnut]

Perhaps he will learn sign language or storyboards to communicate!

So grateful to the fosters for bringing so many opportunities to him!

 

[DS2021]

Update!
Still unidentified, but in a foster care placement, and seems to be doing well imo

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02oGhw5Bvh3AufmXAdLUxrkHFvEZ84GyAgcnDLKsEvWbLJMAkcJoQvcNyrPfyHPmhkl&id=100064424213161&mibextid=9R9pXO

From above link
I'm gonna guess hes 16-17 MOO

 

[iulia]

Update!
Still unidentified, but in a foster care placement, and seems to be doing well imo

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02oGhw5Bvh3AufmXAdLUxrkHFvEZ84GyAgcnDLKsEvWbLJMAkcJoQvcNyrPfyHPmhkl&id=100064424213161&mibextid=9R9pXO

Thank you for this update, love it! He looks great! It’s so nice to see him smile so confidently, such a difference from the first photos of him. Looks like he is in very good hands. Awesome!

 

[iamshadow21]

From above link
I'm gonna guess hes 16-17 MOO
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What a great photo! He's looking sharp, and so grown up! I'm glad he's doing well. Always happy to see a fellow (presumably) autistic person thriving.

MOO

 

[UnlicensedPI]

He looks like he's doing so well! I can feel his joy through those photos. The difference between his found pictures and his current pictures is stark -- he was clearly not receiving the care he needed in the past.

If he was able to identify his foster siblings by name, logically, he's probably able to identify himself by name as well. It makes me think his name really is Cordarius.

 

[iamshadow21]

Perhaps he will learn sign language or storyboards to communicate!

So grateful to the fosters for bringing so many opportunities to him!

iPad with one of the versions of Proloquo is the way, if they can get funding. So much more customisable than storyboards or old style PECS laminated cards. They can customise the buttons for him, make them relevant to his level and his communication needs. He's got a good degree of ability and some pre-existing literacy there, or he couldn't have written his name, they just have to build on it.

MOO

 

[Laura Avery]

How wonderful does he look now, what a delightful young man.

 

[Rolypolyoly]

He looks so happy and well ❤. I think I would put him around 14/15 from these pictures but who knows?.

 

[ClaireNC]

Awww. He does look like he’s doing great. Love the new pictures.

 

[MrsWatson]

A marked improvement.

So nice to see him thriving.