Sen. Charles Schumer says new legislation proposed in the name of Avonte Oquendo, the 14-year-old New York City boy who disappeared from his school and was found dead three months later, would fund voluntary tracking devices for children who have autism. Schumer (D-N.Y.), accompanied by Avonte’s mother and grandmother, Sunday to announce “Avonte’s Law.” The legislation would… Continue reading The Avonte Law would Offer Monitoring Devices for Autistic Children
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Avonte’s Family Plans Lawsuit against New York City
After the remains found in Queens were confirmed to be that of Avonte, the lawyer representing the family said that he will file a lawsuit against the city of New York on the family’s behalf. Attorney David Perecman said he will file the legal claim on behalf of the family. He said Avonte’s mother, Vanessa Fontaine,… Continue reading Avonte’s Family Plans Lawsuit against New York City
Police – Clothing Found on Remains Match Those of Avonte Oquendo
Evidence gathered along the East River — body parts, clothing and a pair of sneakers — almost certainly brought to a tragic end the desperate three-month search for autistic teen Avonte Oquendo. All that remained to confirm the parents’ worst fears was a comparison of DNA taken from the remains with the sample that Avonte’s… Continue reading Police – Clothing Found on Remains Match Those of Avonte Oquendo
Oquendo’s Family Lawyer – “Unfortunatley, there is good reason to think it’s him [Avonte]
The desperate, three-months-long search for missing autistic teenager Avonte Oquendo appeared Friday to be coming to a tragic close. Skeletal remains clad in clothing that appeared to match the outfit 14-year-old Avonte was wearing when he ran off from his school on Oct. 4 were discovered by a teenaged photographer in Queens along the East… Continue reading Oquendo’s Family Lawyer – “Unfortunatley, there is good reason to think it’s him [Avonte]
Possible Remains of Missing Avonte Oquendo Found on Queens NY
Authorities in Queens are investigating the discovery of remains found next to the East River, and sources tell Eyewitness News that police have notified the family of missing autistic teenager Avonte Oquendo about the investigation. The remains, said to be a human arm and legs, were found on a rock in the water near the… Continue reading Possible Remains of Missing Avonte Oquendo Found on Queens NY
Is This The Missing Avonte Oquendo Riding the Subway? Police Says ‘No’
New York City police have determined that a photo of a boy riding a subway train is not that of an autistic boy missing for nearly a month. A 13-year-old snapped the picture Tuesday and later posted it on his Facebook page. Authorities said Thursday that the boy shown in the photo went with his… Continue reading Is This The Missing Avonte Oquendo Riding the Subway? Police Says ‘No’
New York’s Police Commissioner Apologizes to Avonte’s Dad
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly paid a visit Saturday to the father of Avonte Oquendo and expressed regret for saying he feared the missing 14-year-old autistic boy was dead. “He was very nice to me,’’ Daniel Oquendo told The Post. “He apologized.’’ Kelly assured the family the search would continue for Avonte, who walked out of… Continue reading New York’s Police Commissioner Apologizes to Avonte’s Dad
Have You Seen Avonte Oquendo?
“Come to the flashing lights Avonte.” ~ Vanessa Fontaine, Avonte’s mother Fourteen year old Avonte Oquendo, a severely autistic teen from New York City, has been missing for two weeks. He doesn’t speak and has trouble performing many basic tasks on his own according to his mother, Vanessa Fontaine’ He was last seen on school… Continue reading Have You Seen Avonte Oquendo?