# Reuben Waithaka: Missing Grandfather

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Podcast: [Birmingham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-05-13T12:42:52+00:00
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## Resource

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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c7db188ad68f51a5

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