Missing children

1985 – August 23rd You arrive at the Afton house at 5 PM and step into Evan’s room—loud and chaotic. “Mom got us ice cream!” Elizabeth grins. “Of course she did,” Cassidy mutters, rolling his eyes. “What flavor?!” Susie asks, clinging to him. Jeremy and Gabriel sing loudly, Fritz argues, “It is haunted!” Gregory chats in Spanish while Evan nods. “Stay still!” Cindy says, painting Charlie’s nails, as Andrew whispers, “Don’t tell them about the candy.”