After seven years of uncertainty, Abdul Aziz Khan, a boy who went missing from Georgia at age seven, has been found alive in Colorado. His mother, Rabia Khalid, who allegedly abducted him, now faces criminal charges in connection with the case.
The discovery of Abdul, now 14 years old, marks a major breakthrough in a case that had long gone cold—until a recent misstep by the alleged kidnapper led authorities to his location.
Abdul Aziz Khan, whose disappearance was featured on a 2022 episode of Netflix's 'Unsolved Mysteries,' was found in Colorado Feb. 23 with his non-custodial mother Rabia Khan. pic.twitter.com/vBmZtnXq6h
How Authorities Found Abdul Aziz Khan
Key Details of the Discovery:
- Disappearance Date: 2017 (At age 7)
- Location Found: Colorado
- Suspect in Custody: Mother, Rabia Khalid
- Break in the Case: Authorities received a tip after Abdul's case was featured on Netflix’s Unsolved Mysteries
Authorities had been searching for Abdul since 2017, when he was allegedly kidnapped by his mother after a custody dispute. The case had little movement until a recent development—an online tip and a digital trail left by Khalid—helped police pinpoint their location in Colorado.
What Happens Next? Mother Faces Legal Consequences
Following Abdul's safe recovery, his mother, Rabia Khalid, and her husband were arrested and now face kidnapping charges.
Legal Actions:
Rabia Khalid charged with child abduction
Her husband also faces charges for aiding in the crime
Abdul is undergoing counseling and is set to reunite with his father
Next Steps:
Khalid is expected to appear in court later this month.
Abdul’s biological father is working with authorities to regain custody.
Public Reaction and Family’s Response
Statement from Abdul’s Family:
"We are beyond grateful that Abdul has been found safe. The past seven years have been heartbreaking, but now we can finally begin healing."
Community Response:
- Social media has flooded with support, as many who followed his case express relief and joy over his safe return.
- Authorities credit public tips and media attention for helping crack the case.
"Thanks to their work, a child is now safe and a family can now begin to heal." -@SheriffWeekly
Douglas County deputies cracked a cold case of a missing boy while responding to a routine trespassing call.
After he was first reported missing from Atlanta seven years ago, Abdul… pic.twitter.com/lyQSdm7ar7