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Brooklyn Mother Denies Missing Son's Existence Amid Investigation

2/17/2026

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Jacqueline Pritchett, a Brooklyn mother, denies the existence of her missing 11-year-old autistic son, Jacob, despite having his name tattooed on her arm.
Jacob was reported missing from their NYCHA apartment in October.
NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny says cadaver dogs detected blood in the apartment.
Officials say there are no school records for Jacob, who was allegedly homeschooled.

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Jacqueline Pritchett, a Brooklyn mother, denies the existence of her missing 11-year-old autistic son, Jacob, despite having his name tattooed on her arm.
Jacob was reported missing from their NYCHA apartment in October.
NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny says cadaver dogs detected blood in the apartment.
Officials say there are no school records for Jacob, who was allegedly homeschooled.