Mom recovers her son kidnapped by Swiss after 13 years of search

[Dolores]

María Virginia Dorrejo’s relentless quest to find her son, Dorian Streit Dorrejo, culminated this past week with an emotional reunion after 13 years apart, Listin Diario reports. Dorrejo’s son was abducted by his father, Swiss national Marco Aurelio Giuseppe Streit, from the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Puerto Plata in 2011. At just eight years old, Dorian was forcibly taken from his mother’s arms, but he has now returned to meet with her as a 21-year-old adult.

The news of their reunion has resonated across the Dominican Republic and beyond, with many recalling the harrowing tale of Dorrejo’s tireless search. Listin Diario reports on how over the years, Dorrejo employed various strategies including protests, international appeals, and media campaigns, driven by her unwavering belief that her son was alive and that she would one day hold him again.

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[JD Jones]

Bet that kid won't be going back to Dad any time soon.

 

[rogerjac]

Bet that kid won't be going back to Dad any time soon.

The "kid" is 21 years old now. He can now do as he pleases. I think this event is the reason why we parents have to jump through hoops to travel with our kids. Thank you Mr Swiss national.

 

[Big]

Custody disputes are often times about who thinks he\she is the best parent. Also about money and unreasonable child support payments.

 

[Jan]

My son was kidnapped and was missing for 8 days. It was the most terrible and stressful time of my life. I could not imagine the stress shade felt for 13 years without her son. So glad they are together again.

 

[JD Jones]

Custody disputes are often times about who thinks he\she is the best parent. Also about money and unreasonable child support payments.

Much more not being said than what's being said. There are three sides to every story.