FULL INTERVIEW: Missing San Antonio toddler Lina Khil's father speaks out as search continues

[@beckygentry3560]

This reporter should be ashamed of himself asking the Father what he missed most about his daughter. He knew exactly what kind of response he would get from this father. He almost broke down and cried a couple of time before this question. This precious little girl and her family are definitely going to be in my prayers 🙏💗

[@karlagarcia1851]

Yes this reporter if that a fat IF” is horrible didn’t pay attention missed understood or acted like he did. He lacks professionalism and empathy. Just horrible 😤 🤮🤢 😡🤯🤬🥴😒 total idiot.

[@sarahcarcmo907]

Those questions are sometimes strategic questions even law enforcement officials analyze the reaction. Common men....

[@strawberry10261026]

@@sarahcarcmo907 exactly . Those type of questions are meant to illicit an emotional response

[@Floatingaccidentallike]

@@sarahcarcmo907 exactly! With Chris Watts, it was a necessary and helped show his guilt almost immediately.

[@1jboda]

@@karlagarcia1851 you lack knowledge

[@freedombarbie]

You don’t leave a kid alone in a park and go anywhere. It’s like leaving a kid in the car while you go into the store. It’s something you don’t do.

[@juanitarichards1074]

I got the impression the child wasn't alone when her mother went to get a bottle of water from her apartment for "the other kids", she didn't have any other kids so it must have been for the kids in the playground..........but when she came back her kid was gone, maybe the other kids went home and left the child there knowing her mother was coming back for her. I feel there has been much miscommunication as they don't speak English and even the interpreter doesn't understand all the questions.....this is partly because of cultural differences as well as the language barrier.

[@daniellevaughn4598]

If she left her child in the company of children, and not in the company of a known and responsible adult; then she left her child alone. No disrespect, but that is facts. We're not talking about the literal definition of "alone".

[@triciapeever]

You don’t need to leave obvious and unhelpful comments either.

[@freedombarbie]

@@triciapeever are you the comment police? Obviously the mother doesn’t understand. Get lost, cupcake if you are triggered by a comment. I will leave my comments to me thanks.

[@thinking1085]

@@juanitarichards1074 child was left for over 18 mins in the dark sunset is at 5:45. No excuses for the pure neglect.

[@KreativeKarenA]

I am deeply saddened by this situation and have stopped to pray for this child continuously throughout the day. Lord, keep her safe and have her miraculously returned. Please let the person who took her feel extreme guilt and return her right back to this playground.

[@MortgageGirl7]

Amen 🙏 Lord please hear our prayers!!!! Shield her from harm. I wish every playground was required to have cameras! We must protect our children 😢

[@alisonfowler8193]

@@MortgageGirl7 continuing the above prayer's. Lord, 🙏 keep her safe and warm. Lead the investigators to her quickly so they can bring her home. 💞 We aren't safe anywhere any more. It's 💔 I wish we had CCTV like Europe.. I really do. Love from KS🌻

[@joshuaburns1772]

The whole story is BS. You let you 3 year exit the park and go down the pathway and you go inside to get a bottle of water? No loving parent can take their eyes off their child for 10secs. Also i didn’t see a single tear.

[@felicitywoodruffe4087]

@@joshuaburns1772 do be quiet I think you like the sound of your own voice. So quick to judge .she walked out of the park by the time mum got to the path she was gone .I have 11 children and I've spent half my life in parks and I've seen kids wander out of sight of parents so many times .I hope in the end you are prove to just be a malicious person devoid of empathy

[@joshuaburns1772]

@@felicitywoodruffe4087 so you have kids? If you had a 3 year old girl would you leave her unattended at a play ground?(1st story). Or if you you were at a playground and she left the playground and started walking away would you go back inside your house for a bottle of water? If you’re a parent (especially a mother)you should know it’s impossible to take you eyes off you kids for 1 second. Let alone leave them unattended at a public playground , or if they leave the area and start walking away, the last thing you’d do is walk the opposite direction and go inside for some water. 2 different stories. Both are BS

[@juanitarichards1074]

That poor man is exhausted and dazed with shock and grief. He is in no condition to give interviews. I hope they leave him alone now.

[@raggedydeedeeful]

I pray that she’s found safe and untouched.

[@KiTt3NcHaos]

How dare you ask what he misses most about her?! You knew exactly what kind of response you would get, and you got it! Sick! I pray they find her safe!

[@Wazupiseeyou]

He was trying to see if he spoke about her in paste tense….but it would be lost in translation.

[@jaimelovemac88]

Exactly why would they ask that kind of question? That pissed me off so bad. Why would you ask a grieving father that kind of question? I wanted to punch that reporter for asking that.

[@gemineye1e1even]

The media are savages.

[@Indigo_moon]

This is is one of the worst reporters ever!

[@joshuaburns1772]

The whole story is BS. You let you 3 year exit the park and go down the pathway and you go inside to get a bottle of water? No loving parent can take their eyes off their child for 10secs. Also i didn’t see a single tear.

[@Mzlm511]

Honestly this interview went on for so long. The interviewer didn’t really like that there wasn’t much emotion from the father from the start (we can see them trying to zoom in to look for tears). He’s still in shock of it all. But the last question broke him and he couldn’t continue with the interview. That’s was mission complete for the interview. This family is going thorough something horrific we can’t even imagine. May God bring her back safely to her parents.

[@valeriecortez808]

It's sad to say but I really think something happened to her and they know about it or the mother does

[@shamsfrough5416]

@valerie cantdoitnowDid you watch till the end?

[@Mzlm511]

@valerie cantdoitnow the mom is pregnant and maybe she can’t talk bc of what’s going on. Maybe shes in distraught about her daughter can’t think can’t talk. If she wanted something to happen to her a child she wouldn’t have the others safely with her. She can be in depression for all we know. Let’s stop making accusations and at least pray for the little girls safety.

[@DeathByDrone-ORmk84]

@valerie cantdoitnow probably didn't want to be filmed.

[@LaPlaztique]

@@Scarybritishstories I wondered what that was as well! He was smiling, laughing?

[@Debsfantasticfindings]

What a terrible question for that heartbroken father. Could he have been anymore insensitive to that father?

[@rachelr.n.3563]

Exactly! Made me sick to my stomach. The reporter knew what he was doing

[@karlagarcia1851]

@@rachelr.n.3563 yes he's a total jack ass. Horrible and shameful behavior. No Etiquette

[@yolandadelarosa661]

Even though it’s a heart breaking question, it’s good he asked. You should look at the case of Chris Watts. They had police camera on him and interviews with little to no emotion and he was found guilty. It’s sad and absolutely horrible, but sadly anyone can be responsible.

[@pamelajordan2890]

@@yolandadelarosa661 sad but true..this father is genuinely heartbroken ❤️❤️❤️😥

[@amberfoster8089]

The poor man. Shocking interview, should have been ended way before it did, keeping a camera on an inconsolable man, just awful. I guess why cops might try this but not shitty media.

[@shelleysolomon7767]

I pray for the little girl as what she is experiencing is the most horrific thing on this earth. The loss of her parents and being by herself. Prayers for protection.

[@alan_navarro_0621]

They don’t want to be questioned any longer ,I’m sure they felt some pressure. Most parents are begging LE and the media for help.....not them.

[@AnnSmajstrla]

It’s so sad that this family fled here for SAFETY, only for this terrible thing to happen. I pray Lina is found soon 🙏

[@Youtubeuser10873]

Unfortunately there’s no safety here all the school shootings and people abductions and guns it can’t be totally safe

[@melborndontis2947]

wouldn't of ever happened if she wasn't abandoned and left at the park alone. Thats a no no

[@dokht-eherat8749]

Don’t judge without knowing the full situation….. first off the child and her family lived in an apartment complex where lots of Afghan refugees were housed and as the mother had said that she left her daughter with other Afghan families who were at the park with their children to watch her child for a few minutes until she went to the bathroom or to grab water since she was pregnant so the child was not left alone……I know you all have done that if you had gone to the park with friends where you can leave your child with another adult for a few minutes….. secondly this Afghan family had given too much trust in the safety and security of the US since in a war torn 3rd world country like Afghanistan children are even left alone in the streets that they live on for hours playing without any adult supervision and nothing happens to their children……. Don’t judge instead pray for her safe return!!!!

[@melborndontis2947]

@@dokht-eherat8749 nah i don't leave my kids with parents at the park that's some stupid shit

[@dokht-eherat8749]

@@melborndontis2947 👈🏻”Flawless human being” 😏

[@rhainaweissehexe3899]

The Father looks totally lost. I feel so badly for the Family. I pray little Lina is Safe somewhere and will be found soon. Dear God, please protect Lina ❣️✨⭐🌟🎇🙏

[@Mrs.Robinsons]

Its good to know this family has a community to turn to and help them.

[@Mrs.Robinsons]

@@Scarybritishstories I would be curious to see that could you send the resource?

[@jamesdavidwyers9110]

@@Scarybritishstories Early judgement. You could be totally right. But you could also be entirely wrong. I would hate to be the guy who said such things and turn out to be wrong. Pretty gross.

[@adav5533]

@@Scarybritishstories All cases are different, and some people has a slight laugh when nervous, many people had criticized and said the same about the father of 6 year old Isabel Celis, she was taking from her bedroom, her skeletal remains were found four years later, murdered by a serial killer.

[@LindyandDevin]

@@Scarybritishstories your really horrible, his baby daughter is missing he’s absolutely devastated. The world is sick enough without people like you making ridiculous claims.

[@stylesbymolls4549]

Oh my goodness when the father broke down I lost it. This family just wanted to have a better life for them and their babies. WHYYY. Please please please bring Lina home. 🙏

[@wyzmann32]

I am not against giving child abductors life in prison without the possibility of parole or even the death penalty. The pain they cause is unfathomable on the child and on their loved ones. There needs to be stricter penalties for these POS. I do not like giving law enforcement a hard time, How do they not as one of the first things after the search gather up all the camera footage in the area and begin going through it as soon as possible? time is of the essence in these cases. Waiting 3 days is just inexcusable.

[@Kevin-wq5yb]

That is true, but Lina was never abducted. Ask the mom what happened, pretty sure the stories won't match what she told her husband

[@marildacerisha1598]

@@Kevin-wq5yb please can you share where you found this out? I heard something similar but in pure speculation. It would be very very sad if all this was intentional from her very own circle.

[@shaanee]

@@marildacerisha1598 also look how unaware the father is as to what is 'acceptable' in terms of child care - he has implicated his wife in child neglect seemingly with 0 awareness. He is also clueless as to how police or FBI operates. These people have little understanding of what a modern society is so anything it possible but since there's no footage of her walking anywhere that seems to point not in his favor.

[@joshuaburns1772]

The whole story is BS. You let you 3 year exit the park and go down the pathway and you go inside to get a bottle of water? No loving parent can take their eyes off their child for 10secs. Also i didn’t see a single tear.

[@shaanee]

@@joshuaburns1772 he really doesnt seem to be aware he is a suspect, does he ? He does not realize if he’s feeling the pressure, its intentional.

[@alison2654]

They need to bring in a better translator, I’m hoping they do for the investigation. His interview is being translated by somebody who is not fluent. I think the lack of proper translation is why the story is not making sense. It should be crucial to get the correct account stated to the public so everyone can help look for her in the most effective way. I pray Lina is reunited with her family.

[@katherinemooney4396]

That’s what I’m thinking..I know he means well but better translation is crucial!

[@alison2654]

@@GoldDiggerBarbie Try moving to a new country and become fluent in the language after 2 years, while also working to support your family. Learning a language is difficult! Especially when you're trying to explain a complex situation.

[@jeannalopez3919]

@@GoldDiggerBarbie How is that sad? First they do not need to learn English. Second English is such a hard language to learn people who speak it from birth struggle with the structures of sentences alone, much less someone who's first language isn't English.

[@ginexkasachstan]

@@jeannalopez3919 why dont they need to learn english? They live in the US or will the government sent them back when the Taliban is gone? I learned english by myself only through watching english films and reading english books, its not that hard. I dont even live in an english speaking country. I think it is very important to learn the language of the country you live in for the next 10-20 years or longer. You cannot expect someone to be on standby to translate only because you dont want to put some effort into something. Maybe for a better paid jobs, for agencies and public authorities or much more situations in life. No excuses

[@jeannalopez3919]

@@ginexkasachstan there is no official language for the US so no.. no need to learn. Good for you I know 3 myself, that isn't the point. There is no official language here so therefore no need. Different communities within the US have their own characteristics in which they speak their languages in their City.

[@yvonne6905]

Father in the name of Jesus Christ touch this Father heart, lead them to his daughter to give them peace. Let your Holy Spirit lead them to this child whereabouts in Jesus name

[@AmyPieterse]

God willing 🙏🏽❤️

[@Iris-gy2mi]

I feel horrible for this family, especially only having lived here since 2019. I'm led to believe maybe the mom thought this is a safe city or area, but San Antonio is far from safe in my opinion. I grew up there and live about an hour away now, after living out of state for many years. It has grown so much and there are always child abductions, I believe since it is only hours away from the Mexican border. I pray Lima is found safe! 🙏

[@Proudamerican1977]

That’s exactly what happened they let their guard down thinking it’s safe it’s safe no where for anyone. Keep an eye 24/7 on your kids it’s not 1950 where you can leave your doors unlocked and trust your neighbors.

[@sirrantsalott]

Yeah people in developing nations have the misperception that western countries are much safer in general.

[@Onmytoes4321]

His grief seems genuine. A parent's worst nightmare.

[@2frenchies777]

He does. But where is the mom?

[@dixiesixx7679]

Grief? Am I missing something? I don't see any grief.

[@dokht-eherat8749]

@@dixiesixx7679 gotta watch till the end to see since you don’t understand what he is saying in his native language.

[@hasinahmasud3808]

I don’t either

[@hasinahmasud3808]

I watched till the end I didn’t see any tears I see him trying to rub his eyes and I heard crying but why would he he hiding his real tears this is a time to show grief tears and all he laughed did you miss that?

[@ronniemaih3652]

Prayers for this child’s safety and return home.

[@kimberlybars9182]

Yeah a safe return home but not to this family because it irresponsible is blatantly evident that the father is lying this is nothing but another Britney Bowen's case he killed that baby and the mother is not there because women are more emotional than men she would have break down at some point they got something to do with this baby disappearance and it's sad

[@dokht-eherat8749]

So sad that this poor man and his family is going through this, I pray that she is returned safely🤲🏻😭😭😭😭

[@Kim-yy4zd]

Please Lord let her be found safe the father is beyond heartbroken. I’m sure the mother riddled with guilt. Love the support he is getting from the other men in his community. What great role models and kind people. Shining the brightest lights in his eyes to make sure they get the glimmer of a tear is disgusting. Know when to end a interview !

[@marildacerisha1598]

Kim, loved your comment, I am praying for the happiest of reunions also. Sending all LE involved the most highest of vibrations of faith in their humanity and divinity so they may find this precious soul and reunite her with her parents. Hearing her father sob over such devastation is clearly the most pain he has ever felt. May the Universe align with loving intention and rescue this most innocent.

[@Kim-yy4zd]

@@marildacerisha1598 wish I could love this comment instead of thumbs up ✨

[@karlagarcia1851]

That “reporter “ he’s actions are beyond shameful pure disgust. I can’t stomach he’s questions. He should be punished somehow for how he treated with he’s questioning and the audacity of him continuing to disrespect this man & kept asking him questions and not paying any attention to the answers insisting. Seems like he was integrating the devastated father Inseminating something else

[@sundaecantu5413]

They’re guilty..

[@crayCray420]

5 minutes in the dad seems fine. his eyes are not red from crying. he also seemed to have hid 1 smile so far.

[@zaria5785]

God bless this family with patience and strength at this time. Praying for all the families who have had to endure the pain of a missing child. I hope Lina is found God willing.

[@Peace-nm6bx]

It breaks my heart seeing this father missing his child so much. Please dear Lord return his child safe and soon. Just so heart breaking.

[@dushy09]

The person doing the interview asking stupid questions , making this distraught father uncomfortable

[@Indigo_moon]

Agreed. I left a long comment regarding that.

[@katherinemooney4396]

I left a comment as well! Totally unprofessional!

[@shaanee]

Its because they are not giving good information and details. This is the ONLY & earliest interview that I know of. There were literally 100s of people waiting to jump in and help search. The father isn’t saying ‘please come and help search’ . They didn’t understand when given a chance to plea to kidnappers, they don’t understand anything. If he is guilty everything he says is evidence & the reporter is trying to take advantage of probably the only chance to talk. 3 weeks later, no going back & this interview was one of the only things that could have changed the outcome.

[@foodidecorifashionlfun2104]

That last question was unnecessary. Why would the journalist ask such sensitive questions when he knows this poor father is obviously completely heartbroken.

[@charisseproffitt3653]

Oh my God! To this father and mother, I would like to say, we are crying with you. We are praying for Lina's safe return!

[@Dreamtime-Walker]

If You Have This Little Girl I’m Pleading With You to Leave Her in a Safe Place! Please!! She is Innocent. 🤲 God Protect! All Things Are Possible With Allah! 🤲🤲🤲

[@amirahel8199]

This is so unbelievably tragic. I saw where a few weeks ago 4 children were taken in a van up in Detroit by a lunatic woman while simply walking to school. She was able to lure the youngest child. Thank goodness the other siblings would not let her just take him! The lunatic ran a stop sign( or some sort of traffic infraction) and the police stopped her. They were suspicious. They asked her if the children were hers. She said yes. The smart children shook their heads NO. 😊 There is no telling what would have happened to the children. I pray for Divine Intervention that Lina be found safe and returned to her family. 🌹 🤲

[@j3w3llmind6]

1. Due to the language barrier we lose a lot of the emotion/ (possible lack of emotion) 2. Why leave a 3 year old at a park 3. How far was the park from the house 4. He believed his 3 year old would be able to find other Afghan families in the area? 5. How far do these Afghan families live from where they do 6. Where is the wife? Why is she not apart of the interview (now that I think about it maybe a cultural thing)

[@srr926]

1.yes I absolutely agree . 2. Mom leave her , no reason was mention why she left her . 3. No far, Because Lina came home after her mom leave her alone at that playground to drink water . And then she went back to those kids to play with them . 4.many afghani families lives around his apartment, that’s why in the beginning he was thinking that she might be in somebody apartment near their apartment complex, because that area have many afghani families but he did not mention that she was able to find some other afghani families home to stay . 5. Not far at all , because as he said in his language which I understand fully , that in the beginning he was not even thinking that she might be missing because there are many afghani families and he was thinking they will return her soon to our appointment because she might went to another afghani family apartment. 6. As he mention he came to US not too long ago . In afghan culture women are not allow to speak in-front of camera. But I will say they should speak to her by hiding her face and just interview her because this is a serious matter . I can be her interpreter (volunteer) . I feel sorry for the family . Please everyone do not blame both parents because I am watching this case very closely and both parents are very worried about their daughter. They can’t speak English this might be difficult for American folks to fully understand their emotions and feelings but I wish you all understand how painful and heartbreaking this interview for this poor father , I apologize but the reporter needs to get some more training, bring some professional skills and learned the proper way to speak to a father of 3 years old that missing his child . I am very hurt for his last question I mean what’s the point of making him crying . Please don’t do this to anyone . Thank you

[@zaarahasif1335]

Gated complex

[@reyesmartinez5595]

Estamos en Estados unidos porque la madre no sale a dar la cara por su hija ? Su hija !!! Q vale mas q la cultura q puedan tener siento q algo está muy mal Dios quiera ellos no sean participes en algún delito en contra de la nina

[@FlingStingz]

That was one of the most sincere interviews I’ve seen. Prayers for this family and for the safe return of Lina.

[@alisonfowler8193]

Prayer's going out to this family🙏💞 this father looks exhausted. Praying for her safe return. The end of this interview made me cry. Hugs..

[@1jboda]

How does he look exhausted, he has no bags under his eyes. Looks like he is well rested

[@alan_navarro_0621]

@@1jboda right? My eyes would’ve been puffy from so much crying....

[@marymckenna6482]

Am I missing something? Please help me understand the sequence here: Mom sees her three year old exit the playground and walk down a path- out of the mother's sight- then the mom goes back to the apartment to get water? She then comes back to look for the child but she is gone? Is that correct? Forgive me, I am not doubting the story, just not understanding at what point the mom left the playground to get the water. Why would she not run after her child on the path- why choose that critical moment to go get water? Dad says she thought the child might have gone back to the apartment, but that is not what the original report said. It said that mom left the child at the playground and went back to the apartment and when she returned, the child was gone. Those are very different stories, unless I am missing something.

[@Kevin-wq5yb]

😂😂 wow they can't get their phony story line straight. Lina is fine.

[@maplesadventures2084]

Yes it seems confusing, but maybe its because of the language barrier. But if it's a close nit community, and a stranger came up and took the child wouldn't the other parents adults try stop them or at least be witnesses?

[@maplesadventures2084]

@@Kevin-wq5yb what do mean Lina is fine

[@thinking1085]

There was 18 mins if not more from when mom said she left the child to when child was reported missing

[@brightstar2009]

This poor family I pray that she is found!

[@suheilaknio4294]

😢 The hardest thing a parent can go through. I feel the fathers pain. My prayers for Lina to come back home safely. 🙏

[@shyannesalazar7890]

Everyone always wanna make something out of nothing this man is trying to keep it together for a interview and people are saying it’s odd why? To me this seems genuine emotions shock and grieving. People need to stop trying to make something of nothing. A three year old child was left out side for a split second. No one can sit and say they haven’t done that as a mother in a hurry or trying to do multiple things at once for a split second. People are so quick to judge grow up and leave this family alone!

[@fleurrell2555]

This is 100% true, i agree and people shouldn't be so quick to assume how they live and what's going on in their family. You don't know them. Don't judge them just by 1 video clip. I used to live in that apartment, their family was loving.

[@KreativeKarenA]

Well, Ya can't say everyone because I assure you, I never. But, that does not reduce my understanding and deep sadness for this family

[@lsophial]

@@KreativeKarenA The child looks well cared for in all the photos.

[@shyannesalazar7890]

@ঔৣ Marilyn Y2Kঔৣ and perfect mother award goes to! 🤦🏻‍♀️ bye now! People make mistakes KAREN!

[@vegasvancitygirl9251]

Yep!! U r absolutely correct !!

[@lexiegirl1494]

Heartbreaking man!! I'm truly so sorry. May God protect your baby and bring her back to you

[@fattofitkitchen4951]

Praying for lina to return home safely. May Allah ease your pain and return her to ur family. Such a beautiful girl. My heart is breaking. 😔😔

[@mbarkanbir7586]

Ameen 🤲🏼

[@lindaking7324]

Amen

[@dokht-eherat8749]

Ameen 🤲🏻

[@sarahkichikova8713]

Amen! Allah please bring Lina back safe!

[@buttercatpaws9674]

When the so subtle reporter asked the father "what do you miss the most about her?", I busted out crying loudly. My heart hurts. Do you think that an Afghanistan father feels differently about his baby girl? His baby girl is missing. He is suffering. Please let us all pray for the baby and for a safe return, Be kind, love to all my fellow mankind🐈🐾❤️❤️

[@dokht-eherat8749]

You are a good human being!♥️

[@marymckenna6482]

Of course we pray for her- and the police are working very hard to find her. But the three-hour lapse of time before calling 911 really hurt the case. The police should have been called immediately.

[@srr926]

I feel sorry for the family . Please everyone do not blame both parents because I am watching this case very closely and both parents are very worried about their daughter. They can’t speak English this might be difficult for American folks to fully understand their emotions and feelings but I wish you all understand how painful and heartbreaking this interview for this poor father , I apologize but the reporter needs to get some more training, bring some professional skills and learned the proper way to speak to a father of 3 years old that missing his child . I am very hurt for his last question I mean what’s the point of making him crying . Please don’t do this to anyone . Thank you

[@buttercatpaws9674]

@@srr926 I agree, I was emotionally moved, then angry. Journalism and news reporting should and can be compassionate and ethical. Continued prayers for the family 🐈💓

[@kimberlee1732]

Oh my 😭 Please let this beautiful little girl be found safe. Please god, return this precious baby to her daddy.

[@hasinahmasud3808]

How come the father didn’t go looking for his daughter at these peoples homes??? This story has a lot of holes.

[@chrystals.3232]

What do you mean ? He's not from here , and that's trespassing, someone can shoot him he doesn't even speak English. They come here on eggshells. Hes not just going to barge in.

[@mariaurent2]

How do you know he didn’t or the police? Why do people make assumptions without knowing?

[@thinking1085]

Mother left child for over 18 mins and needs to be investigated. Looks like child was left to play in the dark often. Call was made at 7 and sunset is at 5:45. How neglectful can you be to a little toddler?

[@srr926]

I feel sorry for the family . Please everyone do not blame both parents because I am watching this case very closely and both parents are very worried about their daughter. They can’t speak English this might be difficult for American folks to fully understand their emotions and feelings but I wish you all understand how painful and heartbreaking this interview for this poor father , I apologize but the reporter needs to get some more training, bring some professional skills and learned the proper way to speak to a father of 3 years old that missing his child . I am very hurt for his last question I mean what’s the point of making him crying . Please don’t do this to anyone . Thank you

[@here317]

So hard to watch . I hope she’s found alive and safe 🥺

[@treasureseeker8489]

NO PARENT SHOULD EVER EVER EVER TAKE THEIR EYES OFF OF A 3-YEAR OLD BABY, FOR EVEN ONE SECOND!! WATER CAN WAIT!!!

[@marildacerisha1598]

Yes

[@marildacerisha1598]

Yes to every word of your comment

[@marildacerisha1598]

I am beyond myself how anyone would ever, in any circumstance.

[@thinking1085]

Yes and child was left for over 18 mins in the pitch dark, very odd

[@grateful1929]

@@thinking1085 Phase what happened? What is the story of her going missing?

[@Angel-yb8tf]

I pray for her safe return. I also pray for her family to stay strong and united through this horrible time. May thier Higher power carry them at this time.

[@Sabrina-01]

No one leaves a child alone at her age. I call foul

[@thinking1085]

Agreed and child was left for over 18 mins if not more after sunset according to press conference. Mom needs to be interrogated

[@roseacresfarmily]

God, please bring this beautiful baby girl home safely. Please put a protective hedge around her and keep her from any harm and evil people!!! Thank you, Father in Heaven for listening to the prayers of our heart.

[@dannacamacho6569]

May the great Creator be with this family. Praying for this baby safe return. God protect the children of this world

[@mellovett5924]

It’s such a tragedy, our country is not safe for children. I wish someone would have warned them, can’t take your eyes off your children for a minute in this country. Prayers for her safe return.

[@KiwiKiwi902]

childtrafficking right at our border all day every day 24 hrs a day. Border needs closed!!!

[@Tlittau3944]

Dear God please let his little girl be safe and taken care of and quickly returned unharmed... this reporter is trying to do his job & I think it could have been handled a little better and the last question was heart wrenching... and showing this father breaking down as long as they did was so hard to watch. I hope if nothing else the FBI can look at it and see the pain he is going thru... otherwise airing as much as they did was not necessary. I hope the mother is telling the truth because to me leaving her unattended to ho back to their apt and then waiting 3 hrs just doesn't make sense to me... Im praying for the best possible outcome for this family... and if someone took her I pray they get the harshest possible sentence!

[@mariabarron5593]

The father breaking down had me in tears! I pray this little baby girl is found safe and returned to her family. LORD PLEASE COVER LITTLE LINA

[@1jboda]

After 2 weeks idk... the whole country knows about it now it's even on crime stoppers. I think she would have been returned already

[@angeleakkelly1476]

🙏 for her safe return! 🙏 for the family, friends, and community!

[@shellythrivelife]

What kind of question is that, at this time. What does he miss most about her. Everything!

[@Icanya69]

This entire interview was misguided. Just my opinion.

[@thinking1085]

Very unprofessional journalist

[@ourgranny3518]

There are no tears,only rubbing to make his face red and irritate his eyes.😖

[@shellythom7248]

This is terrible they escape living in a war zone where they are always in danger and come here and now their little girl is missing. God I hope they find her. This is terrible. Refugees need to be told not to walk away from your kids here. I’m sure they don’t in their country for different reasons- they are safe from war zone but the dangers are different for children. I hope like he said maybe another family found her and just don’t know to call the cops yet I just hope they find her. No child should have to deal with being missing from their parents. It’s terrible.

[@juanitaesmeraldaalarcon9759]

No emotions on the father, also why the mother never show up , something isn't good on this case

[@staceyjacobs518]

This man is suffering.i pray they find his daughter!🙏

[@hasinahmasud3808]

Everyone is suffering this is a innocent child. This man also smiling nicely for the camera. Who could smile when their child is missing??

[@Yaybaybae]

@@hasinahmasud3808 are you 2? The smile was a reaction to the idiptic question "what do you miss about your missing child" he said I don't know how to answer that and broke down. That smile is solely a defense mechanism. He wanted to seem strong as it's normalized in ALL cultures and races that men shouldn't be emotional and show strength. How heartless can you be to comment this bs under everyone else's comment. Why are you such a sadistic and blond person to want to SEE literal tears? You might be a fake and manipulative person but this man is not. It's very clear to everyone but you're such a fake and dishonest person that you think everyone is acting. Shame on you. Keep your mouth shut and don't mock peoples pain.

[@eidrissailzoy7163]

I wished they find her soon I pray always for her

[@marymckenna6482]

dad seems sincere, but here is the problem: there are two differernt stories here, and they both can't be true. In #1- Mom leaves Lina on the playground "for a few minutes" thinking others will watch her. When mom returns, Lina is gone. #2- Mom leaves the playground "for a few minutes"- could be an hour- returns. Lina is there, but Mom observes her leave the play area and wander down a path; Mom loses sight of her. Mom then returns to the apartment thinking Lina might be there; she is not. One important question: does the path Lina disappeared on lead to their apartment? Because if it does not, it makes no sense for Mom to go back to the apartment rather than go after her child on the path.

[@marildacerisha1598]

Hmm yes very very strange, zero chance my toddler just allowed and let wander away from his tribe, be it one of us or many. And I'm sorry but neighbors could never be considered my tribe, my village, my trust. I come from a similar background culturally and I can fully tell you this isn't a normal thing to do. I personally haven't yet allowed anyone other than my tribe to care for my kid. I don't trust. Maybe I'm a crazy person but I just personally can't. My brain is stuck on how weird the mother's behavior seems. I wish there was more coverage.

[@chrystals.3232]

I think some moms are just clueless, absolutely clueless. Maybe someone lured the girl and snatched her for her to wonder that far. I can't imagine what the parents motives would be.

[@joshuaburns1772]

The whole story is BS. You let you 3 year exit the park and go down the pathway and you go inside to get a bottle of water? No loving parent can take their eyes off their child for 10secs. Also i didn’t see a single tear.

[@mariaurent2]

Probably this: mom left her with other kids and adults to get water. While she was gone , another adult sees her walk off down the path snd assumes she is going home. Mom returns and is told this abs she runs back to her apartment to see if she is there. Probably panicking.

[@marymckenna6482]

@@mariaurent2 Perhaps, but that is not what Mom said, and if she wants the child back she has to tell the truth about what went down.

[@fionarobson4723]

I pray this little girl is returned back to her family asap. So sad for her father and her mum heartbreaking for them 😢💔

[@maya_1212A]

🥲🙏🤲

[@shaanee]

3years old and 4ft tall ?? 55lbs ? Obviously she isnt 3.. sounds fishy like they switched her identity

[@kathyk4504]

Please God protect her and help her to be safely reunited with her family. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@marymaryquitecontrary7765]

🙏🏽

[@Kimberly-cn8ro]

Something isn't right with this story

[@lisabyers2992]

I am wondering that maybe the mom went to get water and since there were several children that she thought they would all stay together. She ran inside came back out and then lost sight of her daughter? It just awful…sending many prayers!!

[@fleurrell2555]

I think he said that his daughter went to get water, drank it and then gave the water bottle to her mom. Then, she went missing after that

[@thinking1085]

According to press conference yesterday child was left for over 18 mins after sunset before mom thought to check on her. Seems she left her out there often if child was out there for almost 30 mins unattended. Neglect at least but I have a feeling parents need to be interrogated

[@amberfoster8089]

My prayers are with the family and little girl. Please GOD she's found. This poor man. Absolutely heartbreaking. Such devastation for them thinking they were safe. So many prayers 🙏❤️

[@Kd-25]

Why is the father smiling⁉️😮

[@LittleBrownsFan63]

I pray to GOD, she's found safe.... Prayers to the family...🙏

[@maplesadventures2084]

Why is the dad smiling? Something seems very off with him, not bothered at all

[@royahashimi7382]

excuse me? you sound so dumb rn

[@Cheshire_Cat_007]

Stop judging him. You don't know his culture. He is trying his best to be respectful to the reporter.

[@florence1395]

Oh this poor family & the father so heartbroken 💔 bless, I hope their little girl is safe, ♥️

[@JRod519]

What’s up with these damn questions. This guy just wants this poor man to break down on camera.

[@sheilasunshine9173]

The only thing we know for sure from this is how distraught the father is. I thought he was smiling in the beginning like some sort of dupers delight but I think he was wincing from pain and trying to keep it together. IMO

[@maplesadventures2084]

He was definitely smiling when he was answering how it affects him, weird.

[@sheilasunshine9173]

@@maplesadventures2084 it sure looked like smiling, I am back and forth on smile/wince/no it’s a smile…

[@dokht-eherat8749]

Different ethnicities have different body language and if one speaks Pashto which this father speaks would know and feel the deep pain in his way of speaking!!!!! Praying for his little girls safe return is more important at such a trying time! ♥️

[@Wazupiseeyou]

I saw it as trying to hold it in because he probably thinks men don’t cry.

[@joshuaburns1772]

The whole story is BS. You let you 3 year exit the park and go down the pathway and you go inside to get a bottle of water? No loving parent can take their eyes off their child for 10secs. Also i didn’t see a single tear.

[@lisawilson105]

We aren’t as sad as we were yesterday and the day before? Seems like a creepy thing to say.

[@thinking1085]

Very

[@Cheshire_Cat_007]

Rubbish! The man is exhausted and most likely his sadness has turned to anger and disbelief. He is clearly in shock.

[@marilynhodgkinson5299]

This was so sad to watch this poor father in so much pain. I do hope little Lina is returned home safe. Blessings to the family. From Australia.

[@susanasalinas8797]

Why,why do some parents keep leaving their small children unattended? I have teenager grandkids and I watch them like a hawk,

[@patd.5692]

She looks older than 3 she does not look like a toddler and they say that she is 4 feet tall. Is she an immigrant from Afghanistan? Has anyone checked on her actual age and verification? They do have a child bride system. It is something to consider.

[@starshinemoonbeam]

Nobody gets married at her age there. I have no idea why you'd think something so absurd. And there's only 2 international airports you can go through to get to Afghanistan. Both have excellent security & use facial recognition. Also, they thought the USA was the safest place in the world. They came here to enhance their kids lives. They're not horrible people!

[@1jboda]

She went missing at 4 but the wife didnt call the husband until 6... father believes "she might have left with another Afghan family" why would she go to another family? That makes no sense! She was with her Mom at the apartment playground, on a Monday at 4 pm everyone was at work!

[@starshinemoonbeam]

It makes perfect sense. That apartment complex is full of Afghan families. It's normal for kids to go in & out of other Afghan families homes even spending the night. You really can't speak on something you have no experience with.

[@lindaking7324]

Praying for the safe return of Lina..

[@katherinemooney4396]

Please let her be found safe and alive! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@iamlogic8494]

The father looks guilty. I would investigate him.

[@ourgranny3518]

He sure does smile pretty for the camera🤬

[@jaimelovemac88]

When all of those men gathered around him when he was crying that brought tears to my eyes just seeing how they gathered around him to support him and love him and hold him up. That was such a beautiful display of love and support.

[@hasinahmasud3808]

It was sad but it’s not about him it’s about finding Lina. He is suppose to be crying

[@ourgranny3518]

No one was crying🤨

[@jaimelovemac88]

@@hasinahmasud3808 wow ok.

[@ginexkasachstan]

At least i hope the wife is not locked in a room without support. The father gets all the attention but the wife not? Throw a blanket over her to hide whatever she needs to hide and let her speak, too. The park was public and she was allowed there, so whats the difference about an interview? Borrow a burka or what not, then she can speak. Its not all about men. The girl is missing where is the motherly instinct to search for her girl

[@scarletlady3727]

The father needs to stop lying about her age just to collect welfare. Lina is actually 5/6 not 3. His friend said that in an interview. He said that the parents as well as many Afghan refugees lie about their kids age to make them younger so they can collect welfare for longer. By telling the news she is only 3, people can walk by a larger 5/6 year old and not think that would be Lina….the country is looking for a 3 Year old when in fact she is a 5/6 year old….I am furious at this father would rather collect welfare than protect his child!!!!!

[@kw266988]

WIC ends at 5years

[@starshinemoonbeam]

Lina doesn't speak English. By saying she's 3 she can go to preschool and get caught up on English. It's common for immigrant families.

[@ritaroberts7155]

This is a grieving family. I pray someone to reach out to them. They are in a foreign land with no other family and a few friends. I think the little girl really was kidnapped. The SA Police are being bias.

[@claudia6917]

That’s so sad I started crying with this poor man. I pray that this poor little girl comes back home safe this is just crazy prayers to the family and friends

[@cherylhaskell9830]

According to father's associate, Ezat, Lina's family moved from remote Afghan village to America seeking the American Dream. Father not going to assimilate, thinks "Resident" status precludes US government authority: (1) falsified Lina's age on HHS app to extend time of child support for her- Lina's 5, not three; (2) Lina left extended time in in public area unsupervised ; (3) Father sets up $50k = Pursuing the American Dream. Note: Afganistan females considered chattel.

[@kw266988]

WIC cuts off at age 5

[@starshinemoonbeam]

Have you ever accused a white American family of having one of their children go missing for money? What a strange accusation. His daughter is worth a lot more than cash to him.

[@Bluefish-LM]

May YAH Elohim bring this baby home. So heart breaken for us to hear about, I wouldnt know the pain the parents goes throu😢 May he bless them and comfort them.

[@alfredpriestleyjr.6918]

THAT'S A AWFUL THING TO HAVE TO ENDURE ESPECIALLY THIS TIME OF YEAR

[@lsophial]

Any time of the year, it is a horrid thing for parents to have their child snatched by criminals.

[@benitaponce2267]

Someone in them apartments know something omg hope they can check cameras

[@lsophial]

The are so backwards, they NEVER thought to check all the cameras from that building, including the dash cameras from all the cars! In my mind was that the INVESTIGATORS were checking everything and that the police just didn't want to to spoil their investigation! Oh My God, I NEVER THOUGHT THAT THEY HAD NOT CHECK ALL THE CAMERAS YET! They should have CHECK THE CAMERAS right away!

[@Kevin-wq5yb]

@@lsophial Its not an abduction

[@julias350]

I agree with Kevin. They know what happened to her

[@joshuaburns1772]

The whole story is BS. You let you 3 year exit the park and go down the pathway and you go inside to get a bottle of water? No loving parent can take their eyes off their child for 10secs. Also i didn’t see a single tear.

[@thinking1085]

@@julias350 I agree, parents need to be interrogated enough already

[@amybeloved4658]

Exodus 21:16 “He who kidnaps a man, whether he sells him or he is found in his possession, shall surely be put to death

[@trinabaker3186]

I am hoping very much your daughter is found safe and healthy ....♡. We are so sorry you are experiencing this.

[@MM-km5zf]

what a stupid question to ask a father about what he misses most of his abducted daughter....how insensitive and/or you are not a parent yourself : (

[@lyndaolney1475]

Lord I pray that they find this baby girl alive. Somethings off, I’m suspicious of the Mom’s story and the actions/or lack of actions she took when she realized her daughter was missing.

[@mariaurent2]

What do you know? You work for the police?

[@DragonsJRS]

Of course u are. It wouldn’t be KZbin without one of you pointing at the parents. Sick.

[@thinking1085]

@@DragonsJRS mother left child outside alone after sunset for over 18 mins before she thought to check on her. Her and the father need to be interrogated. Doesn’t seem like the first time mom left child alone outside if she was out alone for almost 30 mins and mom didn’t think anything of it. Why isn’t mom being interviewed by the news? She was supposed to be caring for her child.

[@KiwiKiwi902]

@@thinking1085 i am sure they have been interogated every parent of a missing child is

[@CatholicHousewife2017]

My heart breaks for this family. May their beautiful baby girl be returned to them quickly.

[@karlagarcia1851]

This reporter if we can call him one☝️🏽 He's extremely unprofessional and lacks empathy. Horrible and shameful behavior. No Etiquette. Extremely inhuman 🤦🏻‍♀️ God forgive me for judging him. But he drop the ball to say it lightly My sincere apologies to the father that had to endure this nitwit “reporter” And hope that they are united with their beautiful daughter soon. God bless all.

[@corazoncubano5372]

If the abductor is watching, this type of questioning humanizes her and let's the abductor know that she is missed and wanted by her family. Probably done because at first the father comes off as unemotional. See that this question brought out his emotions.

[@analizayoung8780]

May Lina return safe and sound miraculously

[@jacklinhenin7332]

We are still praying for Lina to return to her family

[@free2saywhatever]

Hindsight is 20/20. You cannot judge a parent for their actions for a few minutes. Think of how many stupid things you have done and even if one of them had gone wrong, you might be on the media instead of this family. And this goes to everyone blaming the family: no, I am not the “comment police” but I do think you should keep your unhelpful unkind comments to yourself. This isn’t the place for you to victim blame. This isn’t the place for you to blame the family. They may not read the comments but I’m sure their friends and family members read these comments. If you can not provide some sort of positivity and hope in their life, then do all of humanity a favor and keep your unsolicited advice and unhelpful comments to yourself. I’m done debating this. I’m sick and tired of those of you who have come here pretending like they are above making mistakes. We ALL make mistakes. You’re lucky that your mistakes didn’t harm you in such a horrendous way! No need to shame the families who made one small mistake. Their punishment shouldn’t be the loss of their precious child. If you don’t have even the smallest bit of compassion and humanity to understand this, gtfo video and leave this family be.

[@ginaregina465]

We are praying with you 💕🙏 and for you.

[@enukyk3511]

To me the dad looks annoyed to have to be there answering questions.

[@lindagarcia2220]

Sending prayers that lina will be found very soon Safe & alive. May Allah bring you strength to endure this situation. 🙏❤😘

[@dokht-eherat8749]

Ameen 🤲🏻♥️

[@nunyabizniz1983]

What a stupid question… ‘are they refugees?’ Why should that make a difference? Their child is missing.

[@indyoutloud3706]

He put up that GoFundMe 3 days after her disappearance. Is it going to be a trend during the pandemic? People's kids disappearing because they can ask for cash afterward? I have alarm bells because what 3 year old is 55 lbs and 4 ft tall? She's not 3, IMO. She's too big! Why was she at the park alone? Why would mom think she got past her to the apartment? Donate to Equusearch or the LE closest, not Mr. Khil. I'm feeling like we're not going to like this ending. If she is "three" (I'll not buy that) why TF Was she alone at a park? They know exactly what their neighborhood is. There's this fatal cultural gap... You gotta watch your kids. Just because this isn't Afghanistan or Burma does not mean we do not have evil people or p-files. Watch your kids.

[@kw266988]

I live in Aurora, CO. We had times when the immigrant kids would wander the neighborhood asking for money or treats. I had to let them know that isn't Halloween.

[@starshinemoonbeam]

No, he didn't. He doesn't even speak English! Can't you tell? Someone else created a Go Fund Me. And now there's a $200,000 reward for Lina. Don't attack a grieving father!

[@lalar6952]

Khil family I am praying for all of you . 🕊❤️🙏🏼and that your sweet little girl is found and returned safely.