In the small community of St. David, Arizona, a story of love and loss began to unfold on October 22, 2007, with the disappearance of a two-year-old boy named Ephram Scott Richeson. Ephram, a biracial child of White and Hispanic descent with sandy brown hair and warm brown eyes, was last seen with his non-custodial father, Jonathan Scott Richeson. At the time of his disappearance, young Ephram was described as being 2'7' tall and weighing 31 pounds. He had a small scar above his right eye and a birthmark on his abdomen. When he was last seen, he was wearing white Spiderman sneakers, a detail that paints a poignant picture of the childhood that was abruptly put on hold.
The circumstances surrounding Ephram's disappearance point to a parental abduction. It is believed that his father, Jonathan, took him without legal permission. This belief was solidified when a felony warrant for kidnapping was issued for Jonathan on March 3, 2008. At the time, Jonathan was 37 years old, described as a White male, 5'7' tall, weighing 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Both Ephram and his father are bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish, a skill that could aid them in traveling and assimilating in different regions. Authorities have suggested that Jonathan may have taken his son to Mexico, Ecuador, or other parts of Central or South America.
The years have passed since Ephram's disappearance, and the once-clear image of a two-year-old boy has been replaced by age-progressed photos that attempt to capture what he might look like as a teenager. The case remains unsolved, a lingering heartache for those who knew and loved the little boy. The investigation, which has involved the Cochise County Sheriff's Office and the FBI, continues to seek answers and a resolution. The core of this case is the abduction of a young child by his non-custodial father, leading to an international search. Despite the passage of time, the hope of finding Ephram and bringing him home remains, fueled by the dedication of law enforcement and the enduring love of his family. The whereabouts of both Ephram and Jonathan Richeson are currently unknown.
Last Seen: Oct 22, 2007
