Ryan Davis Found Safe After Week-Long Search Amid Parental Arrests

Ryan "RJ" Davis, a 12-year-old boy from Chickasha, Oklahoma, was reported missing on January 2, 2026. He was last seen at a hotel where he was staying with his family. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) described his disappearance as "suspicious," prompting a multi-agency search operation that began on January 7. This operation involved drones, dogs, and extensive ground searches across a vast rural area between Chickasha and Cement, Oklahoma.

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On January 11, after a week-long search, RJ was located by volunteers from the United Cajun Navy, a nonprofit organization known for its search and rescue efforts. He was found in stable condition and is currently receiving medical care. The exact location of his discovery was not disclosed, but it was confirmed to be near Cement, Oklahoma.

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Simultaneously, RJ's mother, Kimberly Kay Cole, 33, and stepfather, George Franklin Cole Jr., 43, were arrested on January 8 on multiple charges, including child abuse and sexual abuse. The OSBI indicated that the charges stemmed from evidence obtained during the investigation, although it remains unclear if they are directly related to RJ's disappearance. The authorities described the home environment as "not safe" for the child.

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Chickasha Police Chief Goebel Music emphasized that RJ would not be returned to his parents, stating, "Under no circumstances will Davis return to live with his parents." Both parents remain in custody at the Caddo County Jail.

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The search for RJ garnered significant community involvement, with many volunteers stepping forward to assist. Shaun Schraeder, an incident commander with the United Cajun Navy, expressed gratitude for the community's support, noting, "Hundreds came forward to make sure everywhere that could be searched would be searched." RJ's rescue was met with relief, and he was described as scared but apologetic upon being found, saying, "I'm sorry" to the volunteers.

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OSBI spokesperson Hunter McKee confirmed that RJ is doing well and is receiving necessary medical care. He stated, "This is an extremely sad and horrific case for everyone involved." The OSBI and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services are now focused on finding a safe home for RJ, ensuring he will not return to his previous living situation.

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• “To say we’re excited is an understatement. I mean, we’ve been on plenty of these when it’s been the other way, so when you get to bring one home, it’s pretty rewarding. It’s quite the high,” — Shaun Schraeder, United Cajun Navy

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• “We’re going to find the best home for him, moving forward, for this child, however that’s going to look…we are going to do what we can to ensure that’s he put in the right home.” — Hunter McKee, OSBI

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• “Music said that under no circumstances will Davis return to live with his parents.” — Goebel Music, Chickasha Police Chief

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• “This is an extremely sad and horrific case for everyone involved.” — Hunter McKee, OSBI

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The case of Ryan Davis highlights the critical role of community involvement in search efforts and raises serious concerns regarding child welfare. As the investigation continues, authorities are committed to ensuring RJ's safety and well-being in the future.

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