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1419DMNF - Adam Matthew O'Brien

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Name: Adam Matthew O'Brien
Case Classification: Family Abduction
Missing Since: November 9, 1996
Location Last Seen: Torbay, Newfoundland, Canada

Physical Description

Date of Birth: October 28, 1982
Age: 14 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'0"
Weight: 99 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue eyes
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items

Clothing: Black & white Adidas pants with stripes, green shirt, black & white Adidas jacket with stripes, black & white Adidas sneakers
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance

Adam and his brothers, Trevor and Mitchell , were abducted by his father, Gary Joseph O'Brien. On November 9, 1996 Gary O'Brien failed to return his three children to their mother as required by a specific access order. Investigation revealed that Gary O'Brien built an elaborate trap at his residence in Torbay designed to cause an explosion when a person entered the home. He advised his wife that she would not see her children again. Gary O'Brien has a history of psychiatric problems, violence and suicidal tendencies.

abductor

Gary Joseph O'Brien

Vital Statistics

Date Of Birth : October 17, 1956
Age at Time of Disappearance : years old
Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance : 5'10"; 132 lbs.
Distinguishing Characteristics : White male. Grey hair; Blue eyes.

Investigating Agency(s)

Agency Name: Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 709-729-8000
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 96-30299

RCMP Case Number: 1996006630

Information Source(s)

RCMP
Global News - Sept. 25, 2019
NCMEC

Admin Notes

Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 02/17/2024 - By: kc


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** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.

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