A Boy Named Moses - the fifth estate

He was only five years old when his adoptive parents decided they didn't want him anymore … so they gave him away to a complete stranger - on the Internet. In a fifth estate investigation called “A Boy Named Moses,” Gillian Findlay looks at the unregulated practice of what is euphemistically called “rehoming.”
“It's a very comforting way of saying trafficking in children,” says Mary Ellen Turpel Lafonde, British Columbia’s Children Advocate.
Moses was adopted from an orphanage in Liberia by a couple from British Columbia, but soon they found him too troublesome to keep. They found Internet chat rooms and forums where people, like themselves, posted ads about adoptions gone wrong.
They quickly found a willing taker in Texas and Moses’ adoptive father dropped him off at a Houston hotel with a stranger, a woman they had never met in person before.
When the authorities discovered what had happened, Moses was eventually returned to British Columbia, but the couple that used Internet to give him away were never charged. The BC Ministry of Child and Family Development refused to discuss the case.
Moses is now a thriving and happy 13-year-old, living with a B.C. couple who have taken in many children who have suffered through failed adoptions.
“It’s unbelievable anyone could be that inhumane… with a little boy,” says Cathy Gilbert, his new adoptive mother.
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[@stevenhair6156]

I have two adult children, one natural child and one I adopted when I married her mother. They are both my children, and i could never abandon either one. The girl I adopted just turned 30, ive been divorced from her mother since 2004 and I still treat her as my own. If I give money to one, I give to the other. Leaving either of them with a stranger would have been out of the question. once you adopt a child, that child belongs to you and you dont turn your back on that child.

[@CologneCarter]

I agree with you. But once upon a time "until death do us part" meant just that and you didn't divorce or abandon your spouse. These days we think it is better to part and start over again if living together just doesn't work. And there are people who truly believe that what applies to divorce should also apply to adoption. You made a contract and if it doesn't work out... There are even people who think the same applies to natural children. Those people believe it is better to give the kid a new home then to make themselves and/or the kids unhappy by holding on just because society expects them to. There are of course a lot of people who give up without even trying. But then the same applies to people getting a divorce.

[@haeronalda4136]

My dad isn't my biological dad and he never adopted me but from the moment he and my mum got together, I was his daughter. He's never treated me any different from my little sister and I know he loves me every bit the same as he does her. We might not be related by blood but that's not the important part of parenthood.

[@NickyM_0]

Steven Hair I applaud you & I don't know your specific family situation. However, for some, race can make a massive difference to how they treat a person. They will deny it to their grave but it is true. People who practice RACISM, ALWAYS HAVE SELECTIVE AMNESIA & the normal rules never apply to the situation.

[@unabashed]

Jenny Jerome Race plays a part....people find it harder to consider a child to be their "own" if they look totally different, have an entirely different culture, speak a different language, etc. A kid who somewhat resembles you will, of course, be easier to consider as your own.

[@chasingclouds7101]

@@unabashed Then why do they adopt children of a different race in the first place?

[@shipoopeeeeeeeee]

STOP saying "rehomed" like he's a f*ing puppy

[@karadiberlino]

Please mind your language, thank you! Because with a mouth like that you are not in a position to complain about rhetorics.

[@proudcitizen4883]

hammer I heard that 2 god help us 💔

[@kel4me520]

Exactly! I bet they wouldn't do these terrible acts to the family dog/cat...but let's just toss out a innocent child ! Disgusting!

[@yusuphakeita9258]

@@proudcitizen4883 g

[@novareign7711]

karadiberlino stfu!

[@villanelle8888]

These people who return adopted children like a pair of shoes which don't fit - make me sick! 😡

[@B_Bodziak]

At least they take them to the adoption agencies instead of much worse. It's the same reason the US has a federal law that allows a parent to leave a baby at a fire station, police dept or hospital without punishment. The steps to a fire station sure beats a dumpster. But, these adoptive parents should be charged with felony counts of child abuse and abandonment.

[@B_Bodziak]

I think the agency holds some responsibility. As soon as the parents showed someone the ads for rehoming children and had to drill it in that it was illegal, the agency should have taken Moses from them.

[@lowrider81hd]

High atop Mt. Virtue Signal, these people think they’re the white saviors of humanity. We see this story so much; privileged white liberals adopting children from other countries, Haiti, China, Congo, Rwanda, Sudan, Liberia, Russia, Ukraine, Romania… on and on and on, only to “rehome” them when the new wears off. There has to be legal punishment.

[@amc5936]

my iwb sib got help and was raised with good moral and values etc....... i could not handle him anymore and he was a danger to myself, so cps took him and placed him. he had a chance and was warned that this could happen. i called his bluff. so i could understand this. but i tried for several years and was not given much help at all through the giverment resources i was given to work with. i am sad in a way, but in otherways i am glad as a single mom i can breath, and no longer be in a unsafe home.

[@firstsecond98]

It's better to return than destroyed child's life

[@virginiapurvis3917]

The most insane part of this story is that the previously adopted parents thought they were going to get away with child trafficking. They're criminals. Kids are not accessories 😐 😒 😑 🙄

[@lowrider81hd]

Ian and Carol Johnson look like brother and sister. It’s quite creepy.

[@OanhSchlesinger]

I would not (rehome) my dog let alone a child. Both deserves better treatment.

[@Glytched356]

Thank you!!!! YES!!!!!

[@Corrupted_Glitches]

the original adoptive parents should be charged with trafficing and child endangerment.

[@Juniatadelphibey]

The Johnson's finished using Moses.

[@thewaysofliving5361]

Maryanne Richard I agree they should be charged with trafficking a child, putting a child in danger, those who took him should also be charged. But were he is know those patents should be proud of what they do for him and others they might take in.

[@mariyahmercier]

If she was a African American and the child was Caucasian, they would have been charged with more than that ‼️

[@TheCreativeAutistic37]

i have to agree.. and poor moses all he wanted was for someone too love and accept him and even if he was traumatized or had bad behavior -- if you love that child you never should give up on them that is what they did though they didnt give him a chance! how is it someone like me on disability ( barely making ends met ) -- i have always wanted too be a foster parent ( because i can love alot more children this way) but sadly i dont fit the finical means too do this -- but yet some rich people can get a child like moses -- take him in and then just toss him out like he was yesterdays garbage! this makes me sad because i would have loved him and give patience and kindness but this also angers me ( i am boiling inside) its crazy how people like this can get away with it because they have money + power on their side I will forever pray for him and want him too know i love him even though i have never met him. -- i pray for blessings and happiness for him too

[@oliveoyle3856]

@@mariyahmercier blah...blah...blah. Always looking for a reason to pull the race card. It's really getting sickening to read these type of comments whenever a white and black person are involved. Let it go.

[@fgherb7697]

Moses I don’t know you but I love you and wish you a wonderful life young man. I will pray for you.

[@tiarratoonfrazier6481]

Awe... FG Herb u r so wonderful. U almost brought tears to my eyes with ur comment.🥰🥰

[@practicalgrowthacademy3189]

God bless you ❤️

[@linhope3317]

Agree❤🙏

[@yovilove7360]

Me too🙏🙏🙏😇

[@NG-wq8hf]

God bless you Herb.

[@aalimahbegum2466]

How can someone leave a 5 year old with a complete stranger especially when there are so many bad people in the world

[@B_Bodziak]

Yet, not want him to go into the foster system. Bizarre

[@camillahenry468]

I'm curious to know how this young man is doing after 5 years. An update would be great

[@sainttymez5146]

no educated person would "rehome" a child with a random internet person without cruel intentions

[@jojobean9260]

Exactly, these people are cruel

[@destineyparks8708]

🗣💯

[@keribanedd2440]

Exactly

[@sonquatsch8585]

wrong, they had already carried out their cruelty and wanted to escape possible punishment.

[@SummeRain783]

It wasn’t a good thing to do but I think they wanted to get him out of the war environment so sent him to the west

[@candirockstar135]

He seems traumatized still. This breaks my heart.

[@dontbelongherefromanotherp9807]

@Sonny’s big sister Beeski oh no

[@carieevans3787]

He really does. His whole personality was shaped by that. I really hope he is getting all the love he deserves now!!

[@alexblaze8878]

Nah, the kid seems well adapted and enjoying a very normal life.

[@nannettepierce4400]

Don't Belong Here, From Another Planet de

[@valenciahoward8427]

This is so deep...an this shows if you don't have God in ur life you'll damage ur self or some one innocent like these kids an mostly the chance to let them know they'll be safe an ok

[@B_Bodziak]

I really feel the adoption agency bares some responsibility. When the adoptive mother brought in online ads regarding rehoming children and she had to be told, "No, they couldn't give him away," it should have raised red flags with someone at the agency.

[@alise5747]

“He did stupid little things”. No. You do not call something a child you see is struggling does “stupid”. That’s the first red flag I saw. There is clearly something wrong with this man and his hate towards this child.

[@CrackedSociety]

Just because they didn’t have a connection with Moses seems like they looked for every little negative thing he did and they used it against him by verbally and mentally abusing him that’s why Moses was showing signs of emotional abuse from them. During the interview this guy stuttered half the time trying to answer with made up lies. I’m surprised they were able to keep their other adopted baby after emotionally abusing then giving Moses away that’s messed up

[@alise5747]

@@CrackedSociety I completely agree

[@deninejackson2316]

I'm so disturbed that anyone would want to "re-home" a child. Unbelievably cruel.

[@Jeka643]

They were in love with the idea... not the kid... too sad

[@zorahorne5312]

This is why people looking to adopt children out of their race,religion or culture should be veted more stringently and take classes oriented to that child.I'm glad he is with a very loving and caring family.God bless this family and the many more like them.That first family should have been PROSECUTED for child endangerment/abuse.

[@zchataabba6490]

True.

[@scottlynnrobinson426]

Exactly

[@mcBaronGonzalez]

Yet they more inclined to take away your own biological one for any reason. #DPJ#QC

[@candismith8667]

@@zorahorne5312 100% correct

[@lowrider81hd]

“He has an incredible laugh”. I agree. I love his laugh! I am so glad he is save and thriving. He is a beautiful boy.

[@soapzuds4542]

Moses was the victim here and that woman was the abuser. I've raised 4 kids and Moses comes across as a gentle soul❤. They lied on him.

[@deborahrenee]

What kind of people lies on a 5 year old kid? Shame on them.

[@thataintyourbusinessgotit8117]

Sick

[@m.lewizz3297]

White privileged people

[@coppercassiecampbell6077]

@@CandiceGoddard Exactly. Any race is capable of abuse.

[@AsWeSpeak154]

@@CandiceGoddard Exactly. Cruelty does not have a race.

[@paulapotter5525]

@@ina-tajwedwab2486 does this mean you were there No, please don't speak as if you know. I agree who lies on a 5 year old. My babies act up but children are not just born doing the things these people say he was doing just saying

[@kaylynelizabeth5696]

People like this disturb me, there’s no justification. Quit taking black kids from Africa and adopting, if you don’t want to actually raise them. I have zero sympathy for this family.

[@shayheard1466]

They wanted a slave. Most of those children are kidnapped

[@sovereignroyalty1675]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 lt's digusting!

[@alexblaze8878]

Wtf does his race have to do with anything?

[@niayo8911]

@@alexblaze8878 people always go to africa to adopt, to be "saviors" to these kids.

[@kaylynelizabeth5696]

Alex Blaze I made my comment when it was focused on Moses, so I thought it was mostly about black kids being adopted and sold. And I just never edited my commented🤦🏾‍♀️

[@jessica3017]

The most important feeling for a child is the love from their parents. These beautiful children didn’t experience that wonderful feeing for too many years of their life. So heartbreaking.😢 I hope all of the kids in this are now living a great life they have always deserved.♥️

[@ladyylorr]

Omg how scary. I can't imagine being a 5 year old child and having to go with a complete stranger.

[@cinnamonstar808]

re-homing is normal i the USA. its not illegal. a famous family channel of youtube re-home a baby they got from China... many accuse them of using the "adoption" process for ratings+views

[@amunahbatyah710]

I'm glad he is still alive. These people will answer to THE MOST HIGH.

[@712anastasia]

Why can they answer also the low from this earth first

[@ShakiraYah]

Kan!

[@productorbrand8455]

These people where horrible !!!!

[@chanf4]

712anastasia Agreed sis but I’m saying All praises to the Most High YAH for the promise of a punishment that we can’t even fully imagine to those whom choose to do evil and not repent.

[@lesliewilliams6013]

SHaarMEYN Amunah BatYAH BERE'SHIYTH 48:4 you’re absolutely correct

[@tinkerbelle143]

this is human trafficking period. any pedophile or abuser could go on those websites and adopt a child without any background check or do diligence on the part of the parents or government agencies.

[@sidikidonzo1348]

This is crazy, I'm a Liberian, I was born and raise in Liberian and now live in the united states. A child that was born in 2002 or 2003 in Liberia has no understanding on how a gun is being operated. that was total exaggeration of the adoptive parent. I'm happy that my Liberian little bro is still alive and i pray one day to meet and laugh about it. Thank you The Fifth Estate

[@sierraskye913]

I really think his initial adoptive mother had issues of some sort. She projected a lot of wild things onto a very young child until she worked herself up and convinced herself he needed to go. The behavior of the initial adoptive parents probably freaked poor Moses out, which probably freaked them out more. Awful situation...

[@lorriefinley3129]

@ sierrasky913 Exactly. He was scared. No harm in letting him have a knife under his mattress, validating his fears while reassuring his safety.(whether his need for the knife came before or after the mom started getting paranoid?) As for the "gun," considering the kids in the orphanage, I'm sure there was quite a lot if soldier play acting & yelling of "I'm going to kill you!" to "I'm going to kill your whole family!" If the mom had seen Moses make a finger gun she may have inadvertently entered a "game" by yelling, "What are you doing, trying to kill me?" & Moses complied with, "I'm going to kill your whole family!" Thinking he's fitting into the family.

[@wandaburrage9607]

God Bless the family that got Moses, as well as the other families that has taken any child that people didn't want. It take special Guardians Angels to complete the task.

[@cindyetcher6545]

they were abusing that boy and didn't want to get caught and investigated because they're guilty

[@FeriaMoney]

They didn't care about that little boy. People are trained in this world to not care about black people.

[@oliveoyle3856]

@@FeriaMoney blah...blah...blah. The race card doesn't work anymore. Give it up. It's lost its impact.

[@kymkym3347]

Olive Oyle still trolling 😂😂😂🤪

[@thelordismyshepherdishalln7340]

I completely agree Cindy just sad SMH😥

[@BeccaA10]

@@oliveoyle3856 the race card work if you look at the statistics of the group of peopl that kills, steal ( land, culture, ideas), and just naturally evil.🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

[@jadie1234a]

So if your biological child did the things your adoptive child did, would you give them up too?

[@lavendreedumas5748]

Vicki Mitchell I wish I can adopt out my grown kids...lol

[@trueblue7779]

@@lavendreedumas5748 😂😂😂

[@cccpsovietunionisnothingbu2402]

In fact, yes

[@alicepotter8165]

Thank you for this. In the 90s I was approached by a woman to represent her in a rehoming without state oversight. It made my stomach churn. I did not accept the representation.

[@UnkDrefinest]

I came across this story by accident and it totally ripped my heart apart to witness how can anyone be so inhuman with children.

[@TheRealDeePoole]

I couldn't even abandon my cat after he broke my $700 TV.

[@Tech81272]

TheRealDeePoole the cat is worth more than 700

[@themoonbleu627]

clara rodriguez torres just shut up she made her point by saying what she said

[@TheRealDeePoole]

@@themoonbleu627 Thank you. I ignored her.

[@mikaally8111]

Honestly, these people are sick

[@donna529]

My dogs been chewing up my AC unit and giving him away never crossed my mind. How can someone give away a whole little baby boy. To a stranger at that

[@christieatuh]

Such a beautiful child. If u cant love a kid as your don't adopt them

[@nursebeauty8020]

White folks Think They Can Do Anything, When It Comes To Black Folks, But God Got The Last Say, In This Situation, Why Didn't They Go Jail, THAT Is Human Trafficking, Isn't That A Federal Offense...

[@mynamesreed]

Nurse Beauty bruh why are you hating on white people? he’s now happily living with his white parents

[@personalpc7439]

@@nursebeauty8020 Whites saved him... blacks caused him hurt and trauma...

[@personalpc7439]

@@nursebeauty8020 Nurese beauty has an ugly heart and mind...

[@audreyxax]

namebrand kay it’s not rlly about race tbh disgusting ppl are just disgusting ppl whether they’re black, white, asian, etc 🤨

[@mariarod6998]

These parents should b held accountable. That’s a crime

[@Inquisitor2024]

THESE THINGS aren't parents

[@SapphirasMama]

There seems to be a case just recently of a boy being "rehomed" who was adopted from Asia. He is also disabled and apparently was too difficult to handle. There were signs of the adoptive parents treating him completely different than how they were treating their 4 biological children

[@bellalegendre2644]

I think you're referring to the KZbinr Myka Stauffer and her adopted son Huxley. She's an absolute scumbag. I hope that Huxley is now with a loving and nurturing forever family

[@Ali-kb8gr]

Ergh 🤮 The Stauffers.

[@MW-ck2yo]

Yes they’re that awful Myka’s role models🙈

[@phabbiola]

The Johnsons should go to prison.

[@scottlynnrobinson426]

I agree...they should be held accountable for their actions. They have no integrity

[@peaceseeker7672]

Yes they should be in jail

[@peaceseeker7672]

Nobody cares about our children nor their safety

[@kekepagele8135]

If you didn't do anything wrong then why are you pannicking?

[@DJ-dd7ny]

They white so not going to jail...let it be the other way around..America is an evil country

[@stepahead5944]

He's still a child at the time of the interview, I don't think they should have asked those questions. It wasn't appropriate considering the nature of his experiences.

[@arqueillastallings5702]

He needs to the truth he knows he has feelings that he isn't sure why. He needs to talk about it to learn how to cope and deal.

[@yvettegrant3335]

Totally agree,what did she expect him to say?that must have been so painful for moses.

[@maryseflore7028]

If he had refused to be interviewed, it would have been respected... This is Canadian TV, they have to follow ethics laws. Also, his parents had to give consent, because he's a minor. It clearly made him uncomfortable, but he went through with it - he had to have his own reasons for doing this.

[@carieevans3787]

Yes I agree. & He seemed very uncomfortable with it too. Poor little guy.

[@mareeshaphillips6709]

I screamed through my screen when she asked him and told him some things!!! Like he’s already damaged leave him be!

[@patriotpeasant199]

I’ve heard of “rehoming” pets but certainly never children!!

[@lesegomahapa2194]

I'm a South African 🇿🇦 iv never heard of something like this hey. I'm in deep shock😳😳😳 💔💔💔

[@mumsymgwenya4885]

Me too sis😘🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦, never heared such a thing I'm totally shocked and saddened 😢

[@nocheeseplsthks8850]

That's weird I find that hard to believe

[@nonhlanhlamlotshwa6705]

Abelungu bakhohlakele, siyabathanda kodwa...

[@jeannette2628]

People who do this act like they're dealing with a pet. This is ridiculous.

[@tammywatkins4464]

I personally think that it was a good thing that Moses moved on. Staying with a family that didn’t want him, would have been more devastating. I do realize all caps, The parents that adopted in the first place. However I would think the Biological parent in the first place is total blame. That is your child that you gave up on, while still keeping his siblings does more damage.

[@tammywatkins4464]

Terry Melvin well we each have our own opinions. But let’s see he is older only 4 or 5? How was one more mouth to feed and love to give your oldest child, who will get older and could help with siblings more expensive? If you give one up maybe you should have given all up for adoption. If I were put in that boy’s mindset now at the age of 13. I would be thinking my own parents first! If I were an only child and they gave me up, I would better understand they wanted me to have a better life.

[@jeanettebird2739]

Can’t believe that the couple who gave him away were not charged..., this is so wrong. The world has gone mad ! 🤬 people get arrested and charged for shop lifting but not for something so serious ....,,

[@gulled208]

Racism played a role in all of that, why do you think the children's service will not talk the fifth estate because they know what they did about this was wrong and they don't want to admit that.

[@original1stmother]

Gulled Hanad EXACTLY

[@abrahamchere]

He's black that's all if he was white or any other color people would be in jail. Lost their jobs. It would have made the news remember that big fuss they made about the little Cuban boy from like 10 yes ago

[@lifeonwheels5756]

What beautiful people taking care of him, I pray God blesses them greatly.

[@katewhelan8642]

It’s wrong to interview the child like this also retelling him he was rejected over and over . Thank god hopefully he has a happy ending with a loving family

[@honestyisthebestpolicy1696]

Gilbert's., I could see the tears that weren't there.

[@LaLa-nx7ue]

G*

[@lorriefinley3129]

@ Kate Whelan Moses is an intelligent, articulate young teenager. I am sure the reporter discussed with him if he wanted to know the details before telling him. AND told him too that at any time she would stop if he chose that, too. She is not going to him unnecessary emotional anguish.

[@marilynwillett804]

how sweet you can't capitalize the name of God.

[@dtefe7783]

He was probably sexually, physically and emotionally abused. This made me cry 😭😭😭.

[@haz2721]

By the people who adopted him!! They looked like sex offenders! The wife probably caught the husband.

[@aura5944]

If we had to put a face to offenders the man who calls himself the foster “dad” is literally it!

[@gordafarinpars2204]

Me cried too Such cute and innocent child 😭😍

[@kenziecullen4434]

His story is heartbreaking, but the footage of his 13th birthday party gives me the hope that he'll continue to grow into a happy young man

[@gailhandschuh1138]

Kenzie Cullen I agree. The love of his new family is healing Him. With 12 other regimes kids in this family I give a lot of credit to these parents for taking on so many damaged kids. Love and security can be a great healer.

[@marilyntape9050]

Kenzie Cullen me also😃🇦🇺

[@ok-rm7oy]

I wish I can meet him and give him a hug💞thank you very much his new family💞

[@ugot2gogirl]

tears are flowing

[@cccpsovietunionisnothingbu2402]

@@gailhandschuh1138 they are great human beings. I could never be this compassionate

[@mayrakopjansen2814]

People who want to adopt a child should be screened thoroughly

[@antieverything]

This is what myka stauffer did

[@carysfaerie]

I’m glad someone else pointed out that this disgusting practice is still being done TODAY (most recently; publicly & reprehensibly by KZbin FAMILY VLOGGERS James & Myka Stauffer.) Shame on them all.

[@Wakilonzo]

I don't believe Moses did any of that. Those people are psychopaths.

[@astrinymris9953]

It's possible that he did in fact lie to make himself feel more powerful. When I was doing childcare, kids used to tell me outrageous stories of their killing mountain lions and grizzly bears. One school-ager even insisted to me that at another center, they were able to fight each other with knives, getting blood all over the floor. Since I knew the director of that program, I knew for a fact he was lying, but he really sold it with complete conviction. As far as "playing with knives" goes... in some cultures, knives are tools of daily living, and kids play with them like they do any other object in their environment. You just tell them no, and offer a different toy. At least, that's what you do unless you're a naive fundamentalist Rescue Adopter who's prone to see satanic potential in childhood power fantasies.

[@LKG29]

Astrin Ymris no he didn’t he was too young and had to be showed what strangling was

[@gettinItBACK]

Neither do I. I can't begin to imagine how many more kids are not so lucky!

[@keyeemanna636]

I actually had the same feelings as you've said. The original adoptive parents seen guilty of something horrific, most likely. They're very guarded. And the woman declined the interview?? Something is very wrong with them.

[@sakeeah]

yes, you are tell buy the way he talk

[@mistyrivers4995]

The original adoptive couple should go to jail

[@tesabrowninglove6515]

Yes they should

[@natashiawright2365]

The system only protect s person's like thim and nothing will happen believe me i won't through it

[@RandomPersonette]

Moses adopted dad couldn't even keep up with his own lies. This is truly horrifying. I truly believe that people overestimate their ability to unconditionally love a child that isn't biologically their own. All of these adoptive parents need to have served jail time.

[@letolethe5878]

Bottom line: it isn't "rehoming." That's what you do to a dog. It isn't "adoption disruption" or "adoption dissolution" or "secondary placement." It's abandonment. Because you as a parent are putting your own comfort/needs/convenience/health above your child's. And that child will always know that they were rejected and feel it's their fault.

[@AnJones202]

This is sick, and I don't believe anything the adoptive parents are saying.

[@sunniallwein86]

Even if he was "difficult" there are so many ways to deal and fix behavior problems. I mean what child wouldn't need help after going through what this boy has? Just giving him away like a used peace of furniture is not an option.

[@godmadesam]

Anissa Evon me either!

[@simmonewatts693]

@@sunniallwein86 right like wtf?! 😭

[@buttacudawey]

these are the same kind of people who had black men hung...think about that..

[@buttacudawey]

not one word

[@cherylsims2053]

Why take him from his country and then give him away to someone you’ve never met? This broke my heart.

[@cherylsims2053]

Rebecca Buschhorn just because a person has money, doesn’t make them good people. I’d rather be in a home where we are scraping to get through but there’s plenty of love. It’s sad.

[@cherylsims2053]

Rebecca Buschhorn I’m so sorry. There is definitely not a fight. I agree with you too. Maybe that came across wrong. The parents thought they were doing the right thing. My opinion is that money doesn’t solve the problem. A child needs love and guidance. Money can buy what you want but can’t make you a decent person. Please accept my apologies.

[@cherylsims2053]

Rebecca Buschhorn it’s ok. I think written statements can be misleading because you can’t interpret them the way you would a verbal conversation. We do need to stick together. Its sad that happened to him.

[@jaktam8765]

Cause of War

[@elainebird58]

Echo sound in my ears

[@TaiganBombay]

This is absolutely heart breaking and disgusting. My heart breaks for these children. Thanks for shedding a light on this. 😢🙏🏻

[@kaydenpat]

Unfortunately, “rehoming” unwanted adoptees is altogether too common in North America. Should be a crime.

[@JuNaSoSt]

Such arrogance. They treated that child like he was a dog they changed their mind about and were returning.

[@lisaelliott5006]

Zoey&Marco And that in itself is a pretty heartless act to begin with/

[@whoknowswho7494]

Again, my point. A dog should be cherished too.

[@dolcemariah4123]

He's better off without them. Else he would have been raised a frustrated psycho like them!

[@ishtiaqwise3418]

Agatha Kimbelley Kudjey Well said!

[@unabashed]

Even when people do that with a dog, it is dead wrong. As an animal rescuer, I see it all the time. Living beings are not disposable!

[@manyblessings8008]

“He knew how to shoot a gun”, “how did you know he knew how to shoot a gun?” Stutters ...🙄 I hate child abusers.

[@saintgersh]

can you imagine his eventual reply? 'he knew how to handle toy guns!'

[@olyvia683]

Many Blessings same

[@ernesteggleston819]

Lies Lies More Lies! God will Judge and render Repayment! Trust and Believe!

[@freedomwilliams9029]

He sounded like he was lying the whole time, an def looked it.

[@thelady3822]

@@ernesteggleston819 amen

[@ciera5159]

Those foster parents have no business being parents, they know nothing about love.

[@liunknownil2072]

That water fight in the beginning looked fun

[@ThatBeeyatch]

And these devils are walking free??? There is no justice in this world. SMMFH 😡😡😡

[@onionspice1671]

World is full of hipocrisy my friend..

[@lydie1416]

World is run by devils

[@ujutheghost]

I said What I said agreed, that was 100% child trafficking. That poor child i just wanted to hug him the whole time i couldnt stop cursing. So shameful😡

[@janiceelliott4007]

@@ujutheghost 100 percent on point

[@PecanTan1992]

No justice in the world for people of color.

[@oOoreihaoOo]

that couple who first adopted moses needs mental help.. they are not in their right mind.. such lies

[@jennifergalberth1240]

No HELP for the wicked

[@rainravenish]

That adoptive mother took against the poor child, and refused to accept him. ALL adoptions should be monitored.

[@eldinadzurlic1985]

As a previous fosterchild raised in the system.... The 1st adopted family were manipulative. I can see they were painting a victim mentality and pointing at Moses . they most likely got tired of providing for Moses and realized they couldnt manage him and the 2 other kids. Sadly many foster parents would paint the child to be problematic to get rid of them. Im just happy Moses is safe👍👍👍

[@daleperrin284]

That husband and wife should be arrested for child endangerment among other things. They should have never been allowed to adopt. It boggles the mind how some people don't understand the commitment of parenthood.

[@hunnybunny1961]

So sad to see what our government is doing. I hope that Moses becomes a great man in society. And shows those pathetic losers what they lost.

[@kireshalyna3872]

I can tell he will

[@annwilson8463]

Il

[@buffydonnay]

kitty Love m

[@kezkezooie8595]

You can tell he'll likely do well. He's obviously loved and supported by his family and, having gone through all he did, is most probably an empathetic kid with good coping skills he's had to learn to get as far as he has. I think it was pretty bad that, considering his age (13 and beginning puberty), they told him on camera what happened and I hope that doesn't knock his self esteem down - most kids going through puberty have a self esteem that's pretty fragile even under optimum conditions. It's one time I really hope that was staged and he'd been prepared and told beforehand and counselled. I wish him and his family all the very best and I think he'll grow up to be a good, even magnificent, man.

[@user-gd7ns5cn6y]

kitty Love you are 100 percent right

[@angelbug]

I don't believe their accusisations, but even if the child was difficult, it doesn't make one bit of a difference. They decide to adopt a child from an unfortunate background, if they don't realise the children might have issues they are too naive to adopt in the first place. They adopted another human being, it's their child now and whatever issues comes with it is now their responsibility to deal with.

[@LuckyBadger]

One one hand it's terrible that they just gave him away, but if they were going to be such jerks Moses is definitely better off without them. My daughter is adopted, and she's been very difficult at times. Sometimes I'd be at my wit's end trying to help her. We got therapy, together and separately, several times over the years. She has Borderline Personality Disorder, depression, and anxiety. I would never for a minute consider rejecting her! I love her with every breath I take, and no matter what, that will never change. She's the best thing in my life. CHILDREN ARE NOT PUPPIES! You don't just pick out out from the shelter, and then pass it on when it doesn't work out. (I can't believe people do that to dogs, either, but that's a different rant for a different day.) BTW, we have a great relationship with the birth parents, and they are an extended part of our family.

[@niab.3600]

What did these adoptive parents think that adopting a child from a country of war would be?! He was broken, scared & alone! They cannot justify the abandonment. Period.

[@justchaa255]

Definitely. It was their choice, and they have to deal with the consequences. I bet the terror the parents felt was real, but it was their choice to do the adoption from that country - they have to deal with it! The lack of accountability in our society today is shocking! Or at least handle the situation the correct way. It bothers me there is no legal repercussions. It's ridiculous.

[@sylsotex2863]

Really though... I didn’t know “rehoming” an adopted child was so normal smh ...so sad why sign those papers if you aren’t up for it 😕 poor baby!

[@jomcmenamin4579]

Nia B. this has happened to many Russian children. I think adoption where stoped after a woman put a child on a plane back to some country over there

[@diouranke]

horrifying , se people go on the internet n "rehome" adopted kids they decide they no longer want or are having difficulties with.

[@Moonewitch]

@@sylsotex2863 I thought that you only re-home animals. Geez. He probably felt so horrible.

[@brendajackson13]

A child soldier at age 2! Hahahahahaha. The Johnsons are insane!

[@PaperMario64]

Sadly, it’s the same mentality that makes people look at black boys not as BOYS just because they don’t look like them. If the kid was white, they would blow off what he said and recognize that it didn’t make sense.

[@PaperMario64]

LI .B you first

[@veronicam2942]

Paper Mario You don’t know that. A white family in America put a little white Russian boy they adopted, on an air plane to Russia because they said he was unruly. So stop with the race baiting!

[@supernova7848]

Veronica Medina I remember that story

[@churchgirl5441]

Maaaaad people

[@raynej1945]

I dont want children but I would have wanted this adorable precious boy.

[@beautifiedpro8712]

That man did something to himmmmm !! He’s toooooo nervous ! And gets triggered quick . And Moses is afraid to speak up or isn’t comfortable but I hope and wish him the best in his lifeeee and I’m glad he’s aliveeeee he deserves to live and find peace

[@rachelwyatt6030]

I just watched this video again and there are big red flags of him being abused . Even if he did wet the bed and hold knives by his bed.. he was terrified of something!!! This whole story is so insane and just sickening. I feel so bad for this little boy . WTF!!! These parents need to be in prison.

[@alycce]

Moses will do great things #unshakeable #unbreakable

[@aadams1006]

Every little boy picks up a toy gun and pretends to shoot it. And who in the world gave him access to knives? They can't lock that drawer? What three year old child soldiers are running around out there? These people are so full of BS.

[@haeronalda4136]

Not even just little boys. A good chunk of my childhood was running around with you guns or the ones that were jazzed up as "alien blasters" or "Ray guns" shooting imaginary bad guys. It's normal behaviour in kids to use toys as props in whatever game they're playing whether it's a "boat" that's actually just a cardboard box, a doll or a gun and if they already had a kid older than Moses then surely they should have known that?

[@carstellamoore8425]

Such a handsome young man he probably wanted to molested him and he didn't comply May God protect and care for him Amen

[@hlengiwezungu8152]

I'm a grown woman now. I used to play with guns too. I grew up with boys, after watching James Bond who wouldn't wanna be him!. These parents ...ugh

[@mcdougalvalentine5801]

Maybe don't have three wives & continue having children you cannot care for? Then if you adopt a child, maybe don't give them away like a stray dog you found? I'm glad Moses ended up with The Gilbert's. He's a sweet kid & deserves a happy life.

[@onecompass7290]

even this interview is abusive to the child, shame on you CBC!

[@B_Bodziak]

I would hope the new parent spoke with child counselors. It's possible that seeing this video will reinforce to Moses that nothing is wrong with him. Those adoptive parents hold the blame.

[@nerodiamante9441]

The johnsons treated him as a pet they no longer wanted....they make me sick

[@DewnetteReid]

Nero Diamante did you know that Jamaica do not really allow foreigners to come in and adopt their orphans they prefer to give them to the natives of the island

[@xanlysphynx8839]

Nero Diamante exactly people crazy af

[@jeanthree]

Should be shot for what they did

[@alexblaze8878]

jeanthree why? The kid went to a better home.

[@taquaeanderson2683]

Yes that was heartless he wasn't a old car for sale poor Moses had to be terrified. 😒😒😒

[@user-qn2tn9nu7p]

This poor child is only 13 and has gone through way too much! Inshallah he will live a long and peaceful life, with his lovely family

[@nuurdhuudhi7477]

_A AS in sha allah

[@donwood4243]

Hmmm? You know, don't you, that Muslims cannot adopt kids? It's the Sunna of Mohammed. You're a fake.

[@s.p1512]

In sha Allah n Ameen

[@s.p1512]

Muslims can adopt the prophet Muhammad Pbuh was an orphan himself

[@hulunike707]

That was sad story but am glad he found someone to love him. May God save kids from heartless humans

[@queenquinn8340]

So the second adoptive mother never had a issue with him but he was a cold blooded evil child with them. Make it make sense.

[@hellosweetheart3350]

Yah, right! Also, how did he end up in another home before the last couple got him?? That's my question.

[@sierraskye913]

@@hellosweetheart3350 Canadian government took him back to Canada as he was in the US and not supposed to be in the US. The Texas lady wouldnt allow Canadian services to make sure she was a good home he could stay in, so he must have been taken back and put into a group foster home

[@rycn9399]

It was not the interviewer’s place to reveal to him that the adoptive parents posted an ad online.

[@ellie7646]

??

[@lorriefinley3129]

@ Rycn It is obvious to knowledgeable viewers that the Reporter spoke with Moses' parents to get permission & asked Moses if he wanted to know before telling him as well as if he was willing to talk about it. Plus, the decision IF and when to end the interview was always up to Moses. He is a very intelligent, articulate young teen. I do not believe this conversation would have come up otherwise. The Reporter isn't heartless. And, the parents may have been behind the camera.

[@smileformeshinee]

These criminals are living comfortably at home after internationally trafficking a child.

[@emmafluffy5834]

This is like legal human trafficking... wtf is wrong with this world???????

[@kaythomas4116]

emma fluffy Can u imagine 🙊🙉🙈

[@rehnumajamil2751]

emma fluffy alot off things

[@kouldbanyone4983]

I know. Wtf was wrong with Moses' biological parents, that they thought it was OK just to dump him in an shady orphanage, despite being in a refugee camp? Knowing full well that he could end up anywhere. And most likely dead. Like many are.

[@Opheliamamars]

emma fluffy this is not legal. This is child trafficking

[@odiliarivera-santos237]

Thank God he has a family who cares for him now. I pray that he continues to thrive

[@grandcatsmama3421]

I was adopted at 4 and my parents never gave up on me! I was very selfish, probably had PTSD, ADD from being in foster care. My foster parents were abusive. Yet mom kept praying for me and never even thought of giving me up! Thank you Mom. God bless all adoptive parents.

[@SequoiaDavi2]

When they interviewed Mr Johnson........ You can tell he is lying and if he slept on the bedroom floor he was doing some nasty things to that little child, and his wife knew it. That's why they got rid of him

[@SequoiaDavi2]

10:49 pay attention to Mr Johnson when. He said he knew how to use the bath room and he start peeing onThe wall and had to start wearing pull ups. That child was being sexual abused by that man and the wife knew it.

[@sharondiane227]

yep.. you are so right.. that is why they gave him up so quick..because they were afraid they would be found out.. wife just as guilty.. how these women stay with these nasty men behooves me.. that is why they went to Africa to adopt a child...they wanted a child that was totally vulnerable and unsuspecting...

[@ij8084]

When the interviewer asked how do you know he knew how to use a gun...he stuttered trying to come up with an answer smh a clear sign of deception. Bed wetting and regressing is a clear sign that child was going through something. That man laid it all out what they were putting that child through, and not one thing was done. I'm just glad he was safe in the end.

[@carieevans3787]

Wow I never thought of it that way, but it TOTALLY makes sense! That poor baby. I'm so glad that he is so loved now.

[@alexblaze8878]

Oh Bullshit, you have no proof of that...just your own sick speculation.

[@Skarlett00]

My mom brought my cousin to live with us when he was 9 and I was 7. He had brought an old wooden box with knifes and he told me he was going to kill us all. I told me mom and years of counseling, psychiatrist, and social workers followed. That same boy my mom raised is now 33, college graduate and works for Disney Animation. I understand the adoptive family's fear/concern but they didn't even give him a chance.

[@honeybabie8484]

C. V. I doubt the child actually said these things. I think they learned about child soldiers and feared him. They began asking him questions which confused him. Children are parrots they will repeat what their parents said. I do t think they did it purposely I think fear was the cause of it all.

[@NotAnotherKuromi]

Cindy V. That is great that love & care was able to turn your cousin's life around, may I ask how long it took for him to show progress? It must have been hard for you being surrounded by your cousin's troubles & your cousin needing much of your mother's attention. It is always good to hear about a neglected child saved but unfortunately depending on the level of abuse & how long the child has to endure it for, some adults break that child forever, intervention can help but safety concerns are valid.

[@kellyewilliams6594]

Cindy V. Thank your Mother she is a Hero!

[@angelah.3402]

that's awesome!!! Good for him and ur mom!! She gave him what he needed..love!

[@Mel-ld6mr]

God bless u dear , but I think this family where abusive to him and they regret they adopt him. May God bless your mom not giving up your cousin.

[@marianateodorian1141]

Moses is a lovely young man now, his parents did so well, he was very lucky to find love and a family, in the end. So I hope people will stop digging into his past and hurting him, forcing him to remember those painful moments. I understand that it is important, but he should be allowed to leave all that behind and enjoy being loved by his family and allowed to grow up and feel safe. Best wishes Moses and his nice family, well done!

[@Tyson13797]

Oh you know moses personally do u 🙄 theres always one

[@toniesedrick691]

He will never forget his real parents. Even at that young age he will remember.

[@marianateodorian1141]

@@toniesedrick691 yes, you are right. ... but his life is very different now.

[@marianateodorian1141]

@@Tyson13797 what´s it to you...? Do you have anything to say or do you just need attention...?

[@jeanieblamo5103]

How is it that a 2yrs old child can be a child soldier?... They are sick

[@jolee3633]

If Moses had been a dog the adopting family would have been charged

[@jeanettelivesslots4470]

Exactly

[@ChiquititoTV]

Sad but very true

[@sonquatsch8585]

sum bullshit

[@annalisa4558]

Yep,u are right.

[@annalashea6147]

I agree ☝️

[@sovereignroyalty1675]

Sorry but the original adoptive couple look more like brother and sister! The whole situation is horrifying.

[@nesrinecamilia7529]

The lannisters

[@gemmel06]

OMG they do!

[@melaniecocker5399]

So true..and you could tell the dad was lieing ... he couldn't even get his lie straight about the gun and the little boy😕😕

[@kg8461]

So true I was wondering the same thing

[@TheKingAuthor]

They really do!

[@Buggu3]

This is y some countries in Africa dnt allow adoption!!! Smh

[@sammiied2350]

What a beautiful boy, I can’t believe the original adoptive parents haven’t been charged! This is disgusting! I’m so sorry Moses went through this but I’m so glad he’s in a happy stable home with parents that love & care for him like they should ❤️

[@ladyt_ismyname6643]

Smh “Re-home” words are powerful. And the father sounds like an emotionally immature maniac.

[@janiceelliott4007]

He's not a father he s a demon him and his racist hateful.wife

[@cccpsovietunionisnothingbu2402]

How can you say this. How deep you know him

[@cccpsovietunionisnothingbu2402]

@@janiceelliott4007 don't project what you are on others

[@janiceelliott4007]

@@cccpsovietunionisnothingbu2402 I promise all you have to do is speak facts and every single time the true demons will show up ....Those demons in you hate the truth and the truth hurt so you respond.The father of lies will show himself Everytime .I spoke truth and the guilty answer

[@janiceelliott4007]

@@cccpsovietunionisnothingbu2402 Are you guilty of something, It seems I hit home , Do you won't to confess something since you felt so offended by the truth.This is the time to confess .Confess now or suffer for your sin later why are you so outdone by the truth.nNot reading or going back and forth Confess

[@tokilupenadz3560]

That's child trafficking in action and everyone should be held accountable. These children had suffered enough and their trust has been taken away from them...Moses bless you and your new family.

[@IM-tn2tg]

How can a 5yr old boy know how to use a fire arm!!this guy is a confused element.he needs help.

[@toniesedrick691]

It all started from the theft of a child, for I am sure his parents story is much different, than what's being told. That poor baby and many more like him are in my tears and prayers.

[@Beelzebubby91]

A child who is 4 years old is not physically capable of choking another child.

[@somersks7221]

bullshit

[@veronicam2942]

Yes they’re. They can’t hurt an adult but can hurt children their age or younger. If they’re disturbed enough.

[@dmaxdenny]

This made me cry. Big THANK YOU to the Gilberts for having so much love in your heart to adopt Moses. THANK YOU

[@JuniorNegints-rn2gs]

How people can lie and treat a boy like this 😢

[@cathywiggins767]

If the new parents doesn't have a problem then that speaks volumes . These people just didn't want him and I don't believe a word their saying.

[@shalonda1398]

THESE PEOPLE ARE VERY'SICK'..REHOMING KIDS LIKE DOGS!! JAILTIME NEEDED PERIOD!!!

[@theresenorway]

Amen! The kids were better off without them. They should not have had to go through this horror first tho. Prayers for them! ❤️

[@myne200]

Exactly.. they were abusing him emotionally and mentally. They didn't want him. The wife is an evil witch

[@keishap7927]

THEY SHOULD FACE THE COURT.

[@IAMKYNGBENJI]

@@keishap7927 Yes They Should For Legal Act

[@deborahparker9787]

I'm sure they lied just to get rid of him like an old piece of furniture.

[@pedrosoto6645]

Read my comments I’m right as u r

[@indiracamotim2858]

Her showing Moses how to choke someone and then rewarding him...that is Machievelan ! They are parents ??????

[@veronabeville3473]

This was very an enlightening Program, was there any relationship of racial division in the process of rehoming Children ? Are there any penalties for the people who engage in this practice. Human Beings are not Animals and should not be treated as such, even animals have feelings and memory recall. I am happy to see that Moses has a new caring Family with a Heart.

[@rosaliehagart1888]

What a bloody shame. Poor wee soul. So glad all worked out