The mother of Rudy Farias—Janie Santana—holds a criminal record that includes a gun charge stemming from a domestic disturbance in the ‘90s, Your Content has exclusively learned.
According to court documents obtained by Your Content, Janie Santana, then-Janie Uresti, was charged with disorderly conduct with a firearm.
What’s more, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg confirmed the case “is currently being investigated by Houston Police.”
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg’s campaign replied to comments on social media overnight—writing in part: “Please be advised that the case you mentioned is currently being investigated by the Houston Police.
“As a campaign policy, we refrain from discussing ongoing investigations. If you possess any information, evidence, or concerns related to this case, we kindly request you to contact HPD at (713) 884-3131.”
As Your Content readers know, the Houston Police Department announced that Rudy Farias, the man who had reportedly been missing for eight years, was not actually missing during that time.
HPD authorities disclosed this information during a press conference held on Thursday, shedding new light on the mysterious case that captivated the nation overnight.
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said the department’s investigation is ongoing and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
According to an HPD Lieutenant, Farias, who is now 25 years old, returned home the day after his family reported him missing in 2015, Houston Public Media reported.
Initially, his family had reported that he disappeared while walking his dogs. It was also discovered that Farias and his mother, Janie Santana, had provided false names and birth dates to the authorities during previous encounters with HPD.
The HPD Lieutenant revealed, “Rudy’s mother continued to deceive police by remaining adamant that he was still missing.” However, neither Farias nor Santana will face charges from the Harris County District Attorney’s Office for making false reports at this time.
Detective Christopher Zamora added that Santana “continued to deceive police by remaining adamant that Rudy was still missing.”
“It is a criminal offense to give false names (to police),” Zamora also said during a Thursday news conference. “There were instances when he did that, and his mother. At this time, our DA has declined to accept charges until our investigation is complete.”
During the press conference, officials stated that they have contacted adult protective services to ensure Farias has the necessary support to recover.
Activist Quanell X alleged that Farias informed him about years of abuse at the hands of his mother. However, authorities addressed these claims during the press conference, without directly mentioning Quanell. They confirmed that the investigation into the matter is ongoing.
As Your Content readers know, the mom of ‘missing’ Rudy Farias could face serious criminal charges for the bizarre turn of events that unfolded after her son reappeared after vanishing for eight years.
“The charges could range from kidnapping, to sexual assault, to child endangerment.” Connecticut based criminal defense attorney Norm Pattis told Your Content. “It is a truly bizarre set of allegations.”
Pattis said the charges depend on the mental state of Rudy—who was allegedly held captive by his mother for eight years.
“A lot depends on the mental health of Mr. Farias. I suspect police are working hard to try to corroborate his allegations,” concluded Pattis.
As the investigation continues, the Houston Police Department declined to comment further when approached by Your Content, citing the ongoing nature of the case.
Janie Santana, Farias’ mother, had reported him missing in 2015 when he was 17. However, neighbors have refuted this claim, asserting that they had seen Farias regularly during the period he was presumed missing. The neighbors recall Farias speaking about the death of his brother in a motorcycle accident in 2011, a tragic event that his mother had mentioned to officials.
Farias’ father, Rudolph Farias III, a Houston police officer, sadly died by suicide in 2014. At the time of his death, he was being investigated by internal affairs after serving the force for 21 years.
According to Farias, he was found by the police last week because he had taken his mother’s car in an attempt to escape her control. The exact timeline of his initial disappearance before being discovered near the church on June 29 remains unclear. Quanell mentioned that Farias had his mother’s credit card, which had been issued two years earlier.
Quanell expressed concern and stated, “Based on what that boy told me, I don’t see why she’s not in handcuffs right now.” He further explained that Farias initially felt frightened but became calmer once he was alone. Quanell believed that Farias had been subjected to drugging by his mother, according to the New York Post.
However, based on Farias’ statement to the authorities, there were no reports of sexual abuse. Authorities clarified that Farias is currently safe and has chosen to return to his mother.
Quanell is expected to host a press conference this evening regarding the investigation that captivated the nation.