Brother keeps his sister's legacy alive 30 years after her death | Forensic Files

in 1993 Dusty Wood's life changed forever his 12-year-old sister Sarah was kidnapped and murdered when he was 16 as
years go by Dusty remains determined to make a positive change in the face of a horrible tragedy every day I'm less
angry because I devote my energy to positive things every year Dusty and some family members participate in the
Ride For Missing Children a 78m bike ride that was created in Sarah's Honor by their dad bobwood the Riders woree
jerseys that were turquoise and pink the colors that Sarah wore when she was abducted Riders stop at schools along
the way to bring awareness to abduction [Applause] prevention the most important thing for
us as a family is to protect kids and make sure that if there's anything that can be done to protect them from
Monsters like Louis lent that it be done Riders pay silent tribute to those children whose families hold out hope
that they will be found alive and to children who went missing and are never coming home like Sarah an wood Dusty
says he and his family are grateful to their Community who have supported them since the beginning there will be never
a way to repay the kindness of strangers that opened up the possibility of giving
the best chance to my sister he's not sure if they will ever find his sister's body but he is at
peace I'm waiting for the day I see Sarah in heaven and I know that day is coming and
that makes me feel good [Music]

When Dusty Wood was 16, his 12-year-old sister, Sara, was kidnapped and murdered by a serial killer named Lewis Lent. More than three decades later, Dusty and his family members participate in the "Ride for Missing Children" to bring awareness to abduction prevention.

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Brief Summary

Dusty Wood shares his journey after his sister's kidnapping, focusing on advocacy and community support through the Ride For Missing Children.

Key points

Dusty's Journey of Hope. After his sister's tragic kidnapping, Dusty dedicates his life to positive change.
Ride For Missing Children. Dusty and family honor his sister Sarah through a charity bike ride.

Episode highlights

Ride For Missing ChildrenDusty and family honor his sister Sarah through a charity bike ride.“The Riders wore jerseys that were turquoise and pink, the colors that Sarah wore.”0:31Sep 20, 2024

Episode quotes

There will be never a way to repay the kindness of strangers.

Dusty reflects on the support from the community.

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