Missing Boy, 7, Featured on Netflix’s Unsolved Mysteries Found Seven Years Later

By fypfeed in Movies & TV – 6th March 2025

A real-life tale that seemed hopeless has now taken the most amazing turn. A man who went missing out of the area of his Georgia home in 2017 — and the case was later highlighted in the Netflix series Unsolved Mysteries–has finally been found safe seven years after his disappearance and in Colorado.

The amazing discovery has awed both the police and viewers of the documentary series showing that there are mysteries that are able to, in spite of every odds be solved.

A Disappearance That Shook a Family

In November of 2017, just a few days after Thanksgiving The Khan family from Atlanta, Georgia, faced the kind of nightmare that no parent wishes to endure. Their son, Abdul Aziz Khan disappeared without any trace. Abdul Aziz Khan was just seven years old. older in the moment, bursting with enthusiasm, and with the rest of his life in front of him.

The authorities quickly spotted the possibility of foul play. The court records indicated Abdul’s father had just been granted full custody and the police believed that his mom, Rabia Khalid could have taken the boy. Despite numerous searches, tips and outreach to the community, Abdul remained missing.

In the Khan family, each holiday, birthday, or family gathering was an unforgiving reminder that he was not there.

Netflix Spotlight: Keeping the Case Alive

Abdul’s story was featured on Netflix’s hit film series Unsolved Mysteries, Abdul’s case was brought back in the spotlight.

It is centered around the unsolved cases of missing persons, crimes that have not been solved and other bizarre events and events, is dedicated to giving families such as Abdul’s an opportunity to share their experiences. Through encouraging viewers to share suggestions and to share their episodes the show is often able to breathe fresh life into cases that are in the middle of being solved.

The story of Abdul touched the hearts of viewers across the world. The viewers were haunted by the idea of a child being taken away at an early age, and many believed that the renewed interest might eventually lead to solutions.

It was a surprise to anyone seven years later, the hopes of those seven years would be realized in a surprising way.

A routine call turns into the breakthrough

According to reports in The Mirror, Abdul was located in Colorado following an unorthodox chain of events occurred in the spring of this year.

Police from Douglas County were dispatched to an apparently normal burglary after a homeowner spotted the presence of trespassers in the security camera of his home. The house, being sold, video footage of two people getting into the house. Deputies swiftly arrived at the scene.

The driveway was cleared, and police were able to find two children seated at the rear of a vehicle. In the home they found two adults trying to gain entry. What appeared to be a basic criminal case of trespassing quickly turned into something more sinister.

They were recognized to be forty-year old Rabia Khalid Abdul’s mother along with aged 42 Elliot Blake Bourgeois. They were all arrested at once and taken into custody.

The Boy at the Center of It All

As the officers began asking questions about the incident, the truth was brought to be revealed The child in the vehicle wasn’t Abdul Aziz Khan the missing boy for seven years.

The shocking revelation shocked deputies, who were unaware they would be solving the mystery of a case that confused authorities in several states. Abdul was swiftly put in a protective custody unit while the arrangements were made bring Abdul with his father as well as extended family.

The name of the child that was discovered in the vehicle hasn’t been revealed.

Facing Justice

The duo of Khalid as well as Bourgeois are being investigated for a variety of serious charges. These include:

• Second-Degree Kidnapping
• Forgery
• Identity Theft
• Providing False Information to Authorities
• Trespassing

Their bail was determined at $1,000,000 per person. Court documents also show that there was a warrant for a felony for Khalid was issued a few some time ago on January 2 in 2020.

Abdul’s father has been in the dark for over a decade justice could be finally at hand.

The Family’s Relief

As the news of Abdul’s safe recovery The Khan family issued an emotional statement.

“We’re thrilled that Aziz is finally found. We’d like to express our gratitude to everyone who has helped us throughout the past seven years. We want to thank those at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for their extraordinary work in resolving this issue. As we move through to the next step, we’re asking for your privacy to allow us to continue to move forward as a family and be healed together.”

The words of their mother reflected the joy of finally having their son back, as well as the overwhelming necessity of reestablishing their lives after several years of separation.

Law Enforcement Reacts

Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly praised his deputies for their sharp sense of.

“Our deputies were called to what appeared as a regular trespassing incident but with a sharp eye to detail and perseverance they discovered the truth. Their ability to identify contradictions in the story of the suspects and follow the clues regardless of whether the situation was unclear, eventually resulted in the safe recovery of a child who’d disappeared for 7 years.”

US Marshal Enix Smith III from The Eastern District of Louisiana also spoke out, praising to the actions of the law enforcement agencies officers and campaigning for public understanding.

Abdul acknowledged Unsolved Mysteries, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) as well as crime Stoppers to play their role in keeping Abdul’s story alive in the public’s consciousness.

A Case That Resonated

Stories of the kind Abdul’s tell aren’t common however, when they do happen they draw the attention of the world. For a long time fans of Unsolved Mysteries held on to the belief that Abdul might one day be discovered. The fact that the discovery was a result of a burglary call that was random makes it more likely that he was the victim of luck that is a part of this particular case.

It’s a reminder of the reason shows such as Unsolved Mysteries exist–not only to entertain but also to inspire awareness, trigger memories and keep those who have disappeared on the radar long enough to permit breakthroughs.

What Comes Next

Today, Abdul has to face the difficulty of reintegrating back into the family and community that he’s been absent for over 10 years. If a child is taken from their home at a very young a age the healing process will likely take time and be complicated.

Social workers, therapists as well as family advocates will play an important role in helping the patient to adjust. The most crucial element could be the unconditional affection and support from the family members who did not give up the possibility of a bright future.

In the meantime, Khalid and Bourgeois await their court date and could face years in prison if they are found guilty.

A Message of Hope

In a world rife with cases of missing persons which don’t always lead to joyful reunions, Abdul’s story is a shining example. It’s a testimony to perseverance–of families that never stop looking or of law enforcement agencies who don’t stop searching and of platforms for public use such as Netflix which amplify voices that are often ignored.

Abdul’s family’s nightmare is over. In the wake of seven long years worry and grief, as well as unanswered concerns, they can finally be looking forward to a bright future that is theirs.

For those millions who saw the story unfold in Unsolved Mysteries, his rescue is proof of the fact that, despite every odds, mysteries can be solved.