UPDATE:

Jasper is BACK and the mother is now in custody.

THANKS for all the prayers, positive thoughts and advice – and a special thank you to Lamar Outdoor Advertising, whose billboards played a large part in this happy ending.

Words can’t express how thankful the family is to everyone…

Bobby



This is about the infant son of my brother-in-law. Please pass this on if you can.

Thanks in advance,
Bobby
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Jasper Kyle Scull, 13 months old, has been taken by his birth mother Shannon Arsuaga, who had resided in Rockport, TX.

Due to one last paper not yet being filed by Bruce’s attorney (was supposed to have already been filed as Bruce was to take custody today), an amber alert cannot yet be declared. But Bruce was to pick up his son this evening, and when he arrived, he was told that Shannon had “left on a bus with the baby.” Her destination is not known, but she had already been perceived as a flight risk, and this behavior is something the family had been fearing.

The Rockport, TX police department is awaiting the one final paper before they can proceed with legal action, but until then, if you have seen this child, please call Bruce Scull at 361-676-7193.

Thanks in advance. I will update as soon as I know more.

Oh no....

I really hope this is resolved for the sake of everyone, especially the child.

Oh my Lord Bobby,

That is truly sad news. Any idea where she might have gone? Family or friends out of state, or places the mother's been to before that she might be familiar with?

Prayers are up for all of you.

Her destination is anyone's guess right now. She told her mother Galveston and told another person Dallas, but I doubt either of those were true. The date/time for Bruce to pick Jasper up had been set for days now, and she knew he'd be there with legal papers in hand.

Here is a photo of the birth mother (Shannon Arsuaga). Below that is photo of Jasper, this time with Bruce just before Christmas, and another of him playing on the floor.

I have a 22 month old grandson who we care for several days a week. It would literally devastate me if something like that happened.
My prayers go out to you and yours.
Best
GWB

I'll be sure to keep my eyes open - we get people coming through West Point all the time.

friar

I am sorry to hear this Bobby.I sure hope & Pray the little Guy will be OK.

My prayers are with you and your's.

Joe A.

Bobby

Hope all comes out fine.

Have your son mention the term malpractice to his attorney if he indeed failed to file the proper paperwork on time and that was one reason this happened.

Might spur the attorney to be a little more helpful with the search.

Louis-

The paperwork, which should have been filed well before the scheduled pickup the other evening, was not done until late yesterday. And because Shannon was due to have Jasper this weekend, the police cannot treat this as a missing person/abduction until tomorrow (Sunday) at 6:00.

At this point, no one has seen or heard anything.

And rest assured that attorney is not exactly on Bruce's Christmas card list at the moment. But right now the only thing on his mind is getting Jasper back safe and sound. I probably shouldn't give specifics and so I won't, but let's just say that because of Shannon's past history and some recent events, we are truly concerned about what she may do.

There are unconfirmed reports that she is now in either California or Oregon and possibly attempting to get to Everett, Washington.

Some disturbing information has come to light during this ordeal. Let's just say this was not her first rodeo when it comes to taking a child and running. She has another child who is now 13. Reports indicate a judge deemed her unfit to raise the child and awarded custody to her parents. She abducted the child and disappeared and, from what I have heard, was arrested in Everett, WA for that offense.

Apparently another child of her's died in infancy in what appears to have been a drowning.

Bobby, we'll keep all eyes open here just in case. I can't even imagine what your family is going thru. Thoughts and prayers to you all for his safe return!

TTT - with prayers.

friar

I too will say a prayer for his safe return. Let me know if you think she's coming through central CA and I'll send this to my friends/family.

Red

Dago Red-

There is reason to believe Sacramento and San Bernadino are prime stopping possibilities due to whom we believe she is traveling with. There is also reason to believe she may be a passenger in a late model white van.

Thanks for passing this on...

Bobby,

How goes the legal battle to get the amber alert issued?

Any chance you have a make, model, year, and license plate on that van?

Bobby,

Thanks for the updates, prayers continue.

Bob

Bobby, she has history with CPS.Let me know if I can do anything.

Our prayers are with your family and the child.



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Am circulating this to friends here in Washington.

I work in a network of 1st responders etc and I reside on Hwy 101...coastal california...will be discussing and looking.

Is the child now officially listed as missing?

Charlie-

Yes, he is. A case # has been issued, and a warrant has been issued for her arrest. It's just that the Victoria County Sheriff's Dept seems to have no interest in pursuing the matter. The city of Rockport kicked the file back to Victoria since that's where all the official paperwork regarding the custody had been filed.

Keep working at it in every way !
I'll be praying for the child.

There are indications she has holed up somewhere in California -- no specific location that we know of, however. Nothing really new to report other than that.

All the prayers and positive thoughts are much appreciated. And if you see Shannon or Jasper, please do not approach but report it to your local authorities as warrants should be in the system nationwide. We fear that if she knows she's busted, she will flee again.

On a sad side note, about an hour ago we learned that Jasper's great aunt -- on his father's side -- passed away suddenly early this evening.

Here is the "official" poster. Thanks to all...

http://www.missingkids.com/mis...CMC&searchLang=en_US

Just forwarded the link to approriate social agencies, police, and area schools.

God bless,

friar

Thanks to Alan Reeder at Lamar Outdoor Advertising (Austin, TX) for putting together this artwork and getting it onto digital billboards and bulletins.

AR Forum member Dempsey put me in touch with Alan, who graciously donated his company's services.

Jasper is BACK and the mother is now in custody.

THANKS for all the prayers, positive thoughts and advice – and a special thank you to Lamar Outdoor Advertising, whose billboards played a large part in this happy ending.

Words can’t express how thankful the family is to everyone…

Bobby

After my week, it's great to see some happy news!

I would be remiss without thanking AR forum member Dempsey, who put me in contact with his friend Alan Reeder at Lamar Outdoor Advertising.

THATS good news!!!!

Very glad to hear it.

That is fantastic news! It definitely made my day!

Go give that little boy a big hug from all of us!

Thanks for posting the update.

Well done and congratulations.
Prayers answered.

Outstanding! Thanks be to God!

No doubt you'll be able to sleep well now!

Glad to hear the good news!

friar

Wow, that is truely great news! so happy for all involved. Thanks for keeping us updated.

I am happy to see a happy ending!

I pray Peace over your family and am glad it turned out well for you.

The turmoil of your children being kept from you is gut wrenching. I am sincerely thankful that this episode is over for you.

Very good,now let's just hope justice will be served.