A relative of a five-year-old boy who went missing over the weekend says the boy may have been a victim of abuse.
The great-aunt of Lucas Hernandez said that she noticed signs indicating abuse before the boy disappeared Wichita, Kansas on Saturday, Feb. 17.
Rasmussen said that she’s worked with at-risk youth before so is familiar with potential signs of abuse.
She reported the marks to Child Protective Services, and made another report in November when Lucas and his father, Johnathan Hernandez, visited her.
She emphasized that the father did not abuse his son and believes it was Lucas’ stepmother.
Authorities wouldn’t confirm they received reports of abuse.
A search for the boy expanded over the weekend, including officers on horseback, ATVs, and in a helicopter.
“It is a taxing case, but we do continue to investigate each and every lead that we have. That’s why we continue to ask the community to call us if they have any information they believe could help us in locating Lucas Hernandez.”
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