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Missing Boy Found Safe; Parents Arrested for Abuse

1/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ryan 'RJ' Davis, 12, missing since January 2, was found safe in Chickasha on January 11.
He was discovered indoors by volunteers from the United Cajun Navy and OSBI is coordinating with the Department of Human Services for placement.
Kimberly Cole and George Cole, RJ's mother and stepfather, were arrested on multiple child abuse charges and RJ will not return to his parents due to safety concerns.

History

Historical Context

The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), enacted in 1974 and amended in 1988, established federal funding for child protection services amid rising abuse cases. By 2020, over 600,000 confirmed cases of child abuse and neglect were reported in the U.S. The case of Ryan 'RJ' Davis highlights the importance of organizations like the United Cajun Navy in child recovery efforts, emphasizing the need for ongoing advocacy and reform.

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Story summary

Ryan 'RJ' Davis, 12, missing since January 2, was found safe in Chickasha on January 11.
He was discovered indoors by volunteers from the United Cajun Navy and OSBI is coordinating with the Department of Human Services for placement.
Kimberly Cole and George Cole, RJ's mother and stepfather, were arrested on multiple child abuse charges and RJ will not return to his parents due to safety concerns.

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