Parents write letter to abductor of missing Iowa girls

Posted: 11.13.2012 at 12:52 PM

11-year-old Lyric Cook and 9-year-old Elizabeth Collins

WATERLOO, IOWA (AP) -- The parents of two missing Iowa cousins have prepared an open letter to whoever abducted the girls, asking for the children to be freed.

It's been four months since 11-year-old Lyric Cook and 9-year-old Elizabeth Collins were last seen riding their bicycles near a lake in Evansdale. The girls have had birthdays since then. Authorities believe the girls were abducted.

The parents submitted their letter to the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier.

The letter says to the abductor or abductors that "taking the girls from us has caused much pain: pain for them, pain for us and our families. We want you to know that we are praying for you to do the right thing."

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Authorities say missing Iowa cousins are alive - Saturday, July 21, 2012

Authorities are refocusing their efforts in locating two missing girls from eastern Iowa.

Authorities need your help locating two missing girls from eastern Iowa - Sunday, July 15, 2012

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