Rudolph “Rudy” Farias IV was 17 when he took his dogs for a walk March 6, 2015, and never returned, according to his family. MORE ON THE CASE: Rudy Farias of Houston found after being missing for 8 years, family says Here’s what we know so far But, you know, we’ll get down to the bottom of it,” Finner said. “I just think that we need to get in and get some answers. In an interview with KPRC 2, Police Chief Troy Finner underscored the importance of investigators getting time with the Farias family and Rudy Farias himself. A Facebook group dedicated to the widening mystery has amassed more than 20,000 members. THE LATEST: HPD won't charge Rudy Farias' mother, who officials say lied for years about his disappearanceĪnd the absence of details from police has ignited rampant speculation among neighbors, residents, citizen detectives and true-crime aficionados - highlighted in dozens of videos on social media and numerous social media discussion groups with hundreds or thousands of comments on each. Those neighbors said they had no idea Farias was considered missing because they frequently saw him at the home over the past eight years. At least one local television station interviewed people who live on the same street as the Farias family. Reached by phone Wednesday, Farias’ aunt, his mother’s sister, declined to answer questions, saying relatives were choosing not to give interviews because the media had been twisting the story.įarias’ aunt did not specify what, if any, inaccurate information had been reported, but some television news accounts have raised fresh doubts about whether he was truly missing in the way the family has alleged. But for reasons still not entirely clear, the interview was postponed until Wednesday. Farias' mother put out a statement at the time saying her son had been “nonverbal,” but that was never confirmed by police. LIVE UPDATES: HPD: Rudy Farias returned home one day after being reported missing, mother deceived police for yearsĪuthorities found Rudolph “Rudy” Farias IV last Thursday, and police were scheduled to interview the family on Monday. Police officials issued a statement late Wednesday saying that they couldn't comment on the veracity of speculation and unproven claims rippling through the community and on social media. Investigators have pledged to share more details about the case Thursday, according to the department.
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