Where Does Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries Rebecca Downey Believe Her Missing Children Are?
Rebecca Downey and Kandil had two children together: Amina and Belel. In 2014, they were 10 and 8 years old, respectively, according to the FBI. Kandil was a naturalized U.S. citizen with dual Egyptian citizenship, the FBI notes, and a Muslim, while Downey was Christian, according to Bustle. Their opposing religious perspectives became more pronounced after they separated in 2013 following a decade of marriage. Downey, who was laid off due to the 2008 financial crisis, turned to religion and became more convinced by traditional, conservative ideals (via Radio Times).
In August 2014, Kandil was meant to take his kids on a trip to Canada to visit their cousin, according to Bustle. Their first day of school was September 2, so they were meant to return by September 1. But Downey lost contact with Kandil and the kids, and a friend's investigation revealed that Kandil's house was cleaned out as though he were moving. More than that: The kids had never gone to Canada at all. Instead, they hopped on an international flight at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York for the start of a journey that would eventually land them in Turkey.
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