Child Missing for 2 Years is Found in Incredible Twist of Fate

A son goes missing. A father searches. After two years, the search is over.

The Child

This is Richard “Ricky” Chekevdia. What a great smile! But he’s been through a troubling ordeal. His story is truly unbelievable.

The Saga Begins

When Ricky was four, his parents were going through a difficult time. They were separated. They were fighting a custody battle over Ricky. It was getting ugly.

Ricky’s Father

This is Ricky’s father, Mike. He is a former police officer. He’s also a former Illinois National Guard lieutenant. He was on one side of the dispute.

Ricky’s Mother

This is Ricky’s mother, Shannon Wilfong. She was also fighting for custody of Ricky. She was willing to go to great lengths to get him. What she did is hard to fathom.