The news of Alicia’s reappearance brought both relief and new challenges. She was traveling with a much older man. And a few days after she showed up in Montana she reportedly disappeared again with the man.
There had been no public announcements on the case until today when Alicia’s mother Jessica Nunez explained they were reunited.
Reunited with her family
The case had gained national attention, and the family had faced death threats. Questions lingered about whether Alicia, who is described as ‘highly-functioning’ autistic, had been lured or groomed by an online predator, potentially for human trafficking.
Her mother, Jessica Nunez, expressed her gratitude to the public for their help and concern. And claims her daughter’s return is a miracle.
The reunion with her family marks Alicia’s return home after a four-year absence. Now 19 years old, she is set to spend her first Thanksgiving and Christmas with her loved ones since her departure.
