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The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno

Bombshell Revelations In The 'Disappearance' Of Rudy Farias

The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno

Fox News

True Crime

4.8708 Ratings

🗓️ 13 July 2023

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

In 2015, 17-year-old Rudy Farias reportedly vanished while walking his dogs in Houston, Texas. Rudy's mother, Janie Santana, had reported his disappearance to the police. Eight years later, Rudy was found sleeping outside of a church in Houston. Although his safe return was celebrated by the community, shocking revelations within the case began to arise. Details reported by the Houston Police Department revealed they believe Rudy was only missing for one day and spent the rest of his 'disappearance' within his own home while his mother provided false information to investigators. In an interview with KRIV Houston, Rudy shared details about the time he spent 'missing' to the public. FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff sat down with Rudy for the interview. He breaks down the bombshell details tied to the case, details from his interview with Rudy, and what questions remain as new allegations continue to surface. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:22.1

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0:30.1

I'm Emily Campanio, and this is the Fox True Crime podcast.

0:41.9

Thank you. podcast. In March of 2015, 17-year-old Rudy Farias allegedly vanished while walking his dogs in

0:48.3

Houston, Texas.

0:50.1

The dogs were later found, but Rudy remained missing, according to his mother, Janie Santana,

0:56.2

who reported his disappearance to the police.

0:59.3

Eight years later, on June 29, 2023, Rudy was found, bloodied, bruised, and sleeping

1:06.8

just outside the Immaculate Conception of Mary Church in Houston.

1:13.6

The discovery of Rudy seemed like a miracle, and while many in the community celebrated his safe return,

1:16.6

a series of shocking revelations in the case began to arise.

1:20.6

Details provided by the Houston Police Department reveal

1:23.6

they believe Rudy disappeared for no more than one day, and the eight years he

1:29.0

was deemed missing to the public were actually spent in his own home. Houston authorities

1:35.2

claim that Janie Santana repeatedly lied to police throughout the investigation by providing

1:40.8

false and misleading reports. In an interview with Fox 26 Houston, Rudy discussed the time he spent at home with his mother,

1:49.7

detailing years of manipulation and brainwashing.

1:53.3

Somebody would come over, my mom would just tell me to stay in the room, you know,

1:56.9

keep the door locked, don't let him in, don't make any sounds.

2:00.1

Matthew Seedorf is the Fox 26 reporter who sat down with Rudy for this explosive interview.

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