Episode

Reuben Waithaka: Missing Grandfather

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Birmingham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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May 13, 2026
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Summary

One year ago, Reuben Waithaka, a 72-year-old grandfather, vanished from a Calera, Alabama airport after attending his grandsons graduation. Despite extensive searches, including helicopters, drones, and tracking dogs, no trace of him has been found. The family remains hopeful, but the case remains open with no leads. If you have any information, contact Calera police at 205-668-3505. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c7db188ad68f51a5