Mother whose child vanished 43 years ago believes her daughter is alive (opens original article in a new tab)

A mother whose child disappeared 43 years ago still believes her daughter is alive and being cared for by her abductor, with a detective supporting this theory.

• Vinyette Teague vanished from her South Side home in 1983 when she was 18 months old
• Kathy Teague believes her daughter is alive and being cared for by someone who took her
• Retired detective Pam Childs supports the belief that Vinyette is alive and was taken for adoption