Ten years ago, I lost my son Lennox, then five, in a mall. Panicked, I searched frantically until a woman in a mustard coat comforted me, staying by my side until Lennox was found safe. I thought she was kind. A decade later, while sharing the story, Lennox revealed she’d tried to lure him away, whispering it was a game. Shocked, I realized she wasn’t helping—she was a predator. Digging deeper, I learned she’d been banned from the mall for
suspicious behavior. When a news article reported her arrest for attempted abduction, I went public on a podcast, sparking other parents to share similar stories. My testimony helped secure her 15-year sentence. Lennox, now 15, spoke at a safety event, urging kids to tell the truth. The “angel” who comforted me had hidden dark intentions, but the truth surfaced, protecting others and giving us closure.
