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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8936) and 5 other sources
Mario Antonio Mordoche, an 11-year-old boy, went missing from Miami, Florida, on August 28, 1999, along with his mother, Yakelin Llanes, and younger brother, Jonathan. The family was last seen as they prepared to drive to Tampa, Florida, in a rented brown 1999 Chevrolet Malibu with Florida plates. Yakelin reportedly intended to visit her ex-boyfriend, the father of her children, and she mentioned she would be returning with a new car. However, they never reached their destination and have not been seen since.

Curiously, there were signs suggesting they may not have actually left for their trip. Investigators noted that personal items, such as Yakelin's toothbrush, were left behind in their apartment, and there was no evidence of the family packing or preparing for a journey. After two weeks of no contact, the family was reported missing. Despite efforts from law enforcement and missing persons organizations, their case remains unsolved.

Last Seen: Aug 28, 1999