Overview
- Croatia’s foreign ministry confirms the four siblings are in a state-run social welfare facility receiving care while authorities review their case.
- Elleshia Anne Seymour was arrested in Dubrovnik on Jan. 16 and is in pretrial detention on suspicion of violating children’s rights, after Utah charges of custodial interference were filed in December.
- Croatian ministries say they require verified U.S. documentation before deciding on any handover, with procedures explained to the children’s father.
- Salt Lake County’s district attorney says extradition options are being explored with federal partners, while the FBI and West Jordan police have coordinated on the investigation.
- Kendall Seymour is in Croatia pursuing Hague-related filings with local counsel and translators, reporting limited daily visitation with the children and noting a fifth American child is at the same facility.