A father never gave up hope of finding his daughter after she was abducted. For six years, Ryan Iskerka prayed daily for Kayla Unbehaun’s safe return. Kayla went missing in 2017 when her non-custodial mother, Heather, took her without permission,
Despite Ryan winning sole custody after legal battles, Heather abducted Kayla during a camping trip. In May 2023, a store clerk in North Carolina recognized Kayla and alerted police, leading to Heather’s arrest. Ryan, overjoyed at Kayla’s safe return, thanked everyone who kept the case alive and asked for privacy as they rebuild their relationship.
