Top Row and Bottom Left and Center: Amanda, circa 2008;
Bottom Right: Age-progression to age 5 (circa 2011)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: December 26, 2008 from West Bloomfield, Michigan Classification: Family Abduction Date of Birth: September 3, 2001 Age: 7 years old Height and Weight: 3'8, 50 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Blonde hair, blue eyes.
Details of Disappearance
Amanda disappeared from West Bloomfield, Michigan on December 26, 2008. She was abducted by her non-custodial father, Victor Nathan Adlai. A photo and vital statistics for Victor are posted below this case summary. A felony warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was issued for him on February 24, 2009. Amanda's parents had divorced earlier in 2008 after a fifteen-year marriage. They had joint custody of her. Her mother has since obtained full legal and physical custody.Victor and Amanda may be in Moscow, Russia. Amanda called her mother on December 9 and said they were in Russia, and Victor sent Amanda's mother several emails after the abduction, but she hasn't heard from them since then. The child's whereabouts are unknown and her case remains unsolved.
Victor Nathan Adlai
Above: Victor Nathan Adlai
Date of Birth: January 3, 1970
Age: 38 years old
Height and Weight: 5'10, 170 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, hazel eyes. Victor may wear eyeglasses. He is a doctor, specializing in anesthesiology. He was born in Russia.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated June 15, 2012; casefile added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Detroit, Michigan Office
313-965-2323
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
For the Lost
Searching for Amanda Adlai
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The Detroit News