The person at the center of this case
Two children (names withheld)
Missing Person · Open - Fugitive at large
26 years waiting · since 2000
RUWAYN OMAR MURAD
Justice for Two children (names withheld) — the trail went cold in 2000, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Why has Murad remained a fugitive for over 25 years despite both children being recovered? What resources or assistance may be enabling his evasion?
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location
Lead #2What is Murad's current status in Beirut or other Middle Eastern locations, and does he maintain contact with the recovered children?
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contact
Lead #3Does Murad have active support networks in Syria, Turkey, Jordan, France, or the Boston area that could be assisting him?
On April 30, 2000, Ruwayn Omar Murad forcibly took his two children from his estranged wife's parents' home in Rutland, Vermont, placing them in a vehicle and fleeing the area. Both children have since been safely recovered, but Murad remains a fugitive wanted for international parental kidnapping. He is believed to be hiding in Beirut, Lebanon, with connections to Syria, Turkey, Jordan, France, and the Boston area.
Case
#1116
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
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person
Lead #4As a naturalized American citizen, what triggered Murad's decision to flee internationally rather than face custody proceedings?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
International Parental Kidnapping Ruwayn Omar Murad is wanted for allegedly kidnapping his two children from the residence of the parents of his estranged wife in Rutland, Vermont. On the morning of April 30, 2000, Murad traveled to Vermont in order to meet his children.
Shortly after arriving at the residence, he took the children outside to play with them in the yard of the property. He was then observed forcing the children into a vehicle and leaving the area.
A federal arrest warrant charging Murad with international parental kidnapping was issued in Burlington, Vermont, on May 25, 2000. Both children have been safely located.
Murad remains a fugitive. Remarks: Murad is thought to be in Beirut, Lebanon, and also has ties to Syria, Turkey, Jordan, France, as well as the Boston, Massachusetts, area.
He was working in New York until the time of the abduction. Murad is a naturalized American citizen.
Timeline of Events
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2000-04-30
MorningChildren abducted
Ruwayn Omar Murad forcibly took his two children from the yard of his estranged wife's parents' residence in Rutland, Vermont, and placed them in a vehicle before fleeing.
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2000-05-25
Federal arrest warrant issued
A federal arrest warrant for international parental kidnapping was issued in Burlington, Vermont.
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Case Information
Incident:April 30, 2000 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 30, 2000 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 16, 2026