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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Search Underway for Missing Missouri Boy, 7, Last Seen with Pregnant Mother

Authorities are seeking public assistance to locate a young boy and his mother, who is reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis.

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Search Underway for Missing Missouri Boy, 7, Last Seen with Pregnant Mother

An urgent search is underway for a seven-year-old boy from Overland, Missouri, last seen with his pregnant mother, who authorities believe may be suicidal. Dylan Fernando Zendejas-Gonzalez was last seen leaving his home on Spencer Avenue at noon on Sunday.

His mother, Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez-Sanchez, is reportedly three months pregnant and is believed to be suffering a severe mental health crisis, according to FirstAlert4. Police noted that personal belongings were left behind by both mother and son.

A large-scale search effort has been deployed across the Midwest, and authorities are appealing to the public for any information regarding their whereabouts. 

Dylan was last seen leaving his home in Overland, Missouri, at noon on Sunday


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