Rudy Farias

Rudy Farias, who was reported missing as a teenager in 2015, reappeared in 2023 and revealed that his disappearance had been a hoax.

Rudy Farias Explains Why He Lied About Being Missing

Rudy Farias told a Houston television station that his mother brainwashed him and forced him to live a lie for 8 years. More

July 12, 2023

Court TV anchor Vinnie Politan and guests break down the mysterious case of Rudy Farias: the not so missing man. More

July 10, 2023

Police revealed that Rudolph 'Rudy' Farias IV returned the day after he disappeared, but he and his mother maintained the ruse. More

July 7, 2023

UPDATE: Prosecutors did not file any charges against Janie Santana and her son, Rudolph “Rudy” Farias IV, but the investigation is ongoing. More

July 6, 2023

Rudy Farias disappeared in Mach 2015 while walking his dogs. Eight years later he has been found safe, authorities say. More

July 5, 2023