Man Reunites With Mother In Chile 42 Years After Being Stolen At Birth

A man named Jimmy Lippert Thyden was recently reunited with his biological mother in Chile after being separated from her at birth 42 years ago.
Thyden began searching for his birth family after reading news stories about other Chilean adoptees reconnecting with relatives.
Thyden was likely a victim of illegal child trafficking that occurred in Chile in the 1970s and 1980s under dictator Augusto Pinochet.
Through DNA testing, Thyden confirmed his Chilean heritage and connected with relatives who led him to his birth mother.
While emotional, Thyden's reunion highlights the challenges faced by adoptees seeking answers about their origins and families.