Mom of two missing Utah boys issues desperate plea after they were allegedly abducted by their dad
A mother from Utah has made a heartfelt appeal for the safe return of her two missing sons, who were allegedly taken by their father. The children, Will and Wesley Richman, were last seen on May 16 during a custody exchange. Authorities have issued an Amber Alert amid concerns for the boys' safety as their father has been described as seriously depressed and has not returned them as expected.
- ▪Lizzie Tomich's two sons, Will and Wesley Richman, were last seen on May 16.
- ▪Their father, Dane Richman, failed to return them after a routine custody exchange.
- ▪Authorities have issued an Amber Alert due to concerns for the children's safety.
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US News Mom of two missing Utah boys issues desperate plea after they were allegedly abducted by their dad By Chris Bradford Published May 26, 2026, 4:39 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A mom to two missing Utah boys has issued a desperate plea amid fears they may have been snatched by their dad, whom authorities have previously described as “seriously depressed.” Lizzie Tomich’s voice cracked in a social media video as she begged for the safe return of Will Richman, 1, and 10-month-old Wesley, both of whom were last seen on May 16. “Please, like, share, repost everything,” she said in the video.
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