Her daughter disappeared in a mall restroom — two years later, while walking along a California beach, a stranger’s voice made her freeze

The man’s jaw tightened. “You’re mistaken. This is my daughter, Sarah. You’re scaring her.”

Emily stepped closer, “Sweetheart, it’s me. Mommy.”

The man stood in front of the girl and yelled at Emily, “Back away.”

Waiting for the Truth

Daniel Cooper, the man, insisted the girl was his daughter and showed his ID. When they asked the girl about her name, she said it was Sarah.

Not long after, both Emily and the man were taken to the police station. They were both questioned about the incident. And after what seemed like an eternity, one of the detectives turned to Emily and said, “There’s a strong chance she’s your daughter.”