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James Despain, a 5-year-old Utah boy who was reported missing last week, has been found safe

The boy's non-custodial father, Benjamin Despain, has been arrested, police said, although charges are currently pending

James' mother, Natalie, told local news outlets that Benjamin sent her an email saying that he had taken James “away” so he wouldn’t have to have surgery

A 5-year-old Utah boy who was reported missing and believed to be with his non-custodial father has been found safe, and the father now faces criminal charges, officials said.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Bountiful City Police Department announced the safe return of 5-year-old James Despain, who was suspected to be in danger after his non-custodial father, Benjamin Despain, failed to return him following a sche

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