Man’s Jaw Drops When He Sees Picture Of Himself On Missing Kids Website

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in April 2012.

It’s a story that defies the odds and offers hope, as one man’s journey of self-discovery led him to an astonishing revelation after more than three decades. Steve Carter, a 35-year-old software salesman from Philadelphia, stumbled upon a missing children’s website, and to his astonishment, found himself among the featured individuals. This serendipitous discovery launched a yearlong quest to unearth the truth about his past.

Carter’s life took a unique turn when he decided to explore his origins. Adopted at the age of four from an orphanage in Honolulu, Hawaii, he had always carried questions about his true identity. Inspired by the story of Carlina White, an Atlanta woman who found her baby picture on the same website and discovered she had been kidnapped as an infant, Carter decided to delve into his own enigmatic history.

Photo Credit: CNN

 

His journey began when he visited the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s website, Missingkids.com. To his amazement, he stumbled upon an age-progression image created from a photograph of himself as an infant. Carter recognized the baby in the image as himself, prompting him to contact the Honolulu Police Department to investigate further.

DNA testing in February 2011 provided a breakthrough, revealing his birth name as Marx Panama Moriarty Barnes. His biological father, Mark Barnes, had reported him missing more than 30 years ago after his mother, Charlotte Moriarty, took him for a walk and never returned. The circumstances surrounding Carter’s placement in the Hawaiian orphanage remain shrouded in mystery.

Photo Credit: CNN

Photo Credit: CNN

His journey began when he visited the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s website, Missingkids.com. To his amazement, he stumbled upon an age-progression image created from a photograph of himself as an infant. Carter recognized the baby in the image as himself, prompting him to contact the Honolulu Police Department to investigate further.

Photo Credit: CNN

Photo Credit: CNN

DNA testing in February 2011 provided a breakthrough, revealing his birth name as Marx Panama Moriarty Barnes. His biological father, Mark Barnes, had reported him missing more than 30 years ago after his mother, Charlotte Moriarty, took him for a walk and never returned. The circumstances surrounding Carter’s placement in the Hawaiian orphanage remain shrouded in mystery.

Photo Credit: CNN

Photo Credit: CNN

Robert Lowery, the executive director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, encourages those with doubts about their past to explore their website, emphasizing that Carter’s story is “a happy ending to a story that usually isn’t a happy ending.” For Steve Carter, it’s a remarkable journey of self-discovery, offering hope that even after decades, mysteries can be unraveled, and reunions can occur against all odds

https://youtu.be/MfVmxet45EM

Related Posts

Parents Stunned When They See Newborn Daughter For The First Time, But Here’s What She Looks Like Now

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in March 2022. Nicole Hall, a determined mother, is on a mission to celebrate her daughter’s…

Regret’ as man has highway built around his entire house after refusing $220,000 compensation

The idea of a dīngzihù (nail house) is becoming more commonplace in China, with the term referring to owners who refuse to vacate their properties and end…

The HUGE Mistake You Never Noticed in Dances with Wolves

The HUGE Mistake You Never Noticed in Dances with Wolves In the vast world of Hollywood’s classic movies, “Dances with Wolves” has always been a standout, captivating…

Students Defy School’s USA Chant Warning, Spark National Debate on Patriotism

California high school became the center of controversy after officials urged students to reconsider chanting “USA” during sports events and rallies, citing concerns about inclusivity and unintended…

THE OFFICER TOOK HIS HAND—THEN THE LITTLE BOY ASKED A QUESTION THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

The store was crowded, shoppers rushing past without a second glance. But in the middle of the chaos, a small boy walked beside a police officer, his…

Kentucky Dad of Quintuplets Shamed for Walking His Kids on a Leash: ‘They Are Humans, Not Dogs’

A Kentucky dad’s life changed forever when he and his wife welcomed quintuplets into the world. However, he never anticipated the harsh critique and hate that would…