Viana Carelli is back home with her grandparents. And she has San Diego’s James Spring to thank. The reporter and adventurer did in two days what law enforcement hadn’t been able to do in more than a month: Find the girl and her fugitive parents.
Gene and Ellen Pauly of Soquel, Viana’s grandparents, were all smiles at the San Jose airport Tuesday, April 8, 2008. Gene Pauly had 6-year-old Viana alongside him, and Viana’s infant sister Faith in his arms. The girls had been living under the radar in Baja, Mexico, since late January. Read full story …
-video by Tom Moore/Sentinel
16 responses so far ↓
Sarah // Apr 9, 2008 at 6:48 am
What a wonderful ending!!!! Many wishes to that family!
Martha Dolciamore // Apr 9, 2008 at 10:02 am
I know this family and Viana and as I watched this video, I was crying with joy that she is back with Gene and Ellen who love her so much! God bless James Spring for finding them. God used him to give us this happy ending!
Lois Cleveland // Apr 9, 2008 at 11:23 am
Mr Spring hAS sprung! HOW EXCITING THAT ONE 40 YEAR OLD MAN REALLY CARED. iT MAKES ONE HAVE NEW FAITH IN HUMANITY. OUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED.
Lois Cleveland
Norcal // Apr 9, 2008 at 11:41 am
Thank you so very much, Mr Spring! For your kind heart and determination!!
Michelle Pelton // Apr 9, 2008 at 12:39 pm
I’ve known Sherry and her parents since I was Viana’s age. I’m very gald to see her back with her family, I had tears of joy watching this video. Mr. Springs proves there are still good hearted people out there. A big thank you goes out to Mr Springs for reuniting this family.
I’m glad to see a happy ending to such a sad story.
Franklyn Lopes // Apr 9, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Gene and Ellen, I cannot stop the tears from flowing here. God heard all our prayers, and we welcome home Viana and Faith, we cannot wait to see them both. Your friends at ICF kept you all in our hearts and prayers everyday. WE LOVE YOU ALL.
Franklyn Lopes // Apr 9, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Gene and Ellen, I cannot stop the tears from flowing here. God heard all our prayers, and we welcome home Viana and Faith, we cannot wait to see them both. Your friends at ICF kept you all in our hearts and prayers everyday. GOD worked through James on finding them. WE LOVE YOU ALL.
Sarah // Apr 9, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Whoa cool.
Steacie // Apr 10, 2008 at 8:39 am
Thank you James Springs! Your selfless act has answered the prayers of many and assured you the red carpet walk into heaven! Welcome home precious children!
The Cardoza Family // Apr 10, 2008 at 5:52 pm
So glad that Viana and Faith are home! Thank you Mr. Spring you are an Angel on Earth!
Diana Peters & Family // Apr 10, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Gene and Ellen, we are so happy that Vianna and Faith are home safe and sound with you. Many heartfelt thanks to James Spring for jumping in like he did and finding them.
With love,
your neighbor
Laura Brown // Apr 10, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Gene and Ellen,
When i looked at the wonderful video that made the rest of my day special.I’m glad that viena is safe and sound.
From Laura Brown
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Shawnee // Apr 14, 2008 at 7:51 am
Awesome job Mr. Strong! We need more people like you in this world.
sfer // Apr 17, 2008 at 9:42 pm
It is a shame Leonard’s family can’t see him coming home ever again. Hats off to James , he is so much like Leonard inn his selflessness.
crystal // May 7, 2008 at 1:06 am
im so happy that u guys got them back god bless u guys
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