In a case that crosses international borders, two-year-old Chloe Combe-Rivas disappeared from Kansas City, Missouri, on March 15, 2006. The young girl, a female with a small scar on the left side of her nose, was allegedly abducted by her mother, Aline Rivas-Vera. At the time of her disappearance, Chloe's parents were undergoing divorce proceedings. The incident occurred during a court-sanctioned visit with her mother.
Following the disappearance, a federal warrant for International Parental Kidnapping was issued for Aline Rivas-Vera on June 28, 2006. Authorities believe she traveled with Chloe to Mexico.
The legal battle for Chloe's return has been complex and prolonged. Chloe's father, Didier Combe, was granted sole custody of his daughter on July 3, 2006, shortly after she was taken. He has since been working with authorities in both the United States and Mexico to locate Chloe and bring her home. The case involves international law, including the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, which addresses the wrongful removal of children across borders. Despite a Mexican high court ordering Chloe's return to the United States in November 2009, her whereabouts remain a painful mystery. Chloeï s father even filed a lawsuit against an airline, alleging their negligence in allowing his ex-wife to travel to Mexico with their daughter without his written consent, as required by law and the airline's own policies.
The search for Chloe has been ongoing for many years, a testament to her father's unwavering hope. The FBI became involved in the case, and a federal arrest warrant was issued for Aline Rivas-Vera for international parental kidnapping. Concerns have been raised about Rivas-Vera's well-being, with some sources noting she may have had suicidal tendencies. Age-progressed photos of Chloe have been periodically released to give the public an idea of what she might look like as she grows older. The core of this case is a parental dispute that escalated into an international incident, leaving a father searching for his daughter and a legal system navigating the complexities of cross-border custody. The disappearance of Chloe Combe-Rivas highlights the challenges and heart-wrenching nature of international parental kidnapping cases.Last Seen: Mar 15, 2006
