31 Years After This Woman’s Son Was Abducted, New England Police Made A Startling Discovery
This was the moment she was waiting for. Finally some truth, some answers. No mother should go through what Lyneth went through. Never in a million years would she wish what she went through on anyone, not even her own worst enemy.
Which at times, was herself.
Arriving at Connecticut Airport, hundreds of miles away from her home in Canada, Lyneth steps out into the pickup area, hoping that she’ll finally be given answers about her son’s disappearance. She had been waiting 31 years for this moment.
She Couldn’t Wait To See Him
It was a warm summer day in June 1987 when Lyneth pulled up to a dollar store on Islington Avenue in the north of Toronto. She was picking up her son Jermaine, from his father Alan who had arranged to meet Lyneth there at 4 pm.
Jermaine was just a baby when the two parents decided to separate, but despite this Jermaine was a happy child, with a smile and laugh that could light up a room. She couldn’t wait to see him.
She Knew He Would Love It
Lyneth had spent the day doing all the typical things you do when you’re child-free for the day. Grocery shopping, daily errands, etc. She even bought Jermaine a toy, a fluffy plush lion with big brown eyes – just like Jermaine.
Lions were his favorite. She knew he would love it.
Where Were They?
The clock has just gone 4 pm and Lyneth watches a family across the road. They’re laughing, smiling and enjoying each other’s company. Lyneth smiles to herself.
Strangely, the little boy, who’s clinging onto his father’s shoulders, resembles her own son. He waves at Lynteth and she waves back before checking her watch. It’s now 4:09. Where were they?
The Chase
Lyneth’s heart is pounding. She can feel it in her chest. The time is now 4:20 pm and Alan and Jermaine still haven’t shown up.
Suddenly, a swarm of anxiety hits Lyneth and she stumbles to the ground, dropping the toy she had personally picked for Jermaine.
As she gets up and races into her car, she dials 911 and speeds off — leaving behind a cloud of smoke and Jermaine’s teddy bear.