They picked the wrong father to mess with.
New York father Frank Gervasi spent 26 days searching for his missing 14-year-old daughter, Emmarae Gervasi, refusing to stop until he found her.
Then a tip led him to a 56-foot yacht in Islip, Long Island, New York.
Frank went there himself and found Emmarae before police arrived, finally bringing his daughter home after nearly 1 month of searching.
But the rescue was only the beginning. The case later expanded into a major investigation involving allegations of kidnapping, r**e, and child s*x trafficking.
Authorities ultimately arrested 13 people, while 11 suspects were named in an 83-count indictment connected to the case.
For Frank, it was never about being called a hero. He just wanted Emmarae back.
26 days. One determined father. And he never gave up until his daughter was home.
New York father Frank Gervasi spent 26 days searching for his missing 14-year-old daughter, Emmarae Gervasi, refusing to stop until he found her.
Then a tip led him to a 56-foot yacht in Islip, Long Island, New York.
Frank went there himself and found Emmarae before police arrived, finally bringing his daughter home after nearly 1 month of searching.
But the rescue was only the beginning. The case later expanded into a major investigation involving allegations of kidnapping, r**e, and child s*x trafficking.
Authorities ultimately arrested 13 people, while 11 suspects were named in an 83-count indictment connected to the case.
For Frank, it was never about being called a hero. He just wanted Emmarae back.
26 days. One determined father. And he never gave up until his daughter was home.
