Missing Boy Returns Three Years After Abduction—But He's Hiding a Dangerous Secret

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The years wore on, and the Barclays adapted to their life without Nicholas. Every day was an uphill battle for the mother and siblings he had left behind; they wanted nothing more than for Nicholas to return home. Three years after the teenager vanished, Nicholas' family received a call from law enforcement. They were stunned to learn that Nicholas had been found alive.

When Nicholas finally came back to San Antonio, accompanied by the sister who identified him, the Barclays were overjoyed. In the wake of their excitement, a seemingly obvious feature had been conveniently overlooked: Nicholas' eye color had somehow changed from blue to brown.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.