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September 25, 2022 80 mins
On June 10th 1994, 13 year old Nicholas Barclay went to the park near his home in San Antonio, Texas. When it was time for him to come home he called for a ride but was told to walk home. Nicholas never came home from the park. 3 years later a boy is found in Linares, Spain who is believed to be Nicholas, but not all is as it seems.

If you or anyone you know has any information about the disappearance of Nicholas Barclay, please call the San Antonio Police Department at: 210-207-7484
Or  you can call 1800(THELOST) at  1(800)-843-5678

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