National Guard Finds The Unexpected Behind A Wooden Dresser

Let’s Begin

Shannon Wilfong and Michael Chekevdia were living happily as a couple fulfilling each other dreams. Just like every relationship in this world where a couple experience up and down in their lives, Shannon and Micheals were experiencing the same problems. Things weren’t that bad as they were still trying to make their marriage work. Deep inside they loved each other but sometimes because of the negativity, love fades away in the relationship but still, they were together and moving forward in their lives for the next stage of the marriage.

He Wanted To Be A Good Dad

Michael has been working in the National Guard since 1982. He was posted in West Frankfort, which was very close to his hometown Royalton, Illinois. Soon, he was ordered to move to Iraq as his new posting and this was when his son just came to this world. He was left heart-broken because he won’t be able to see his son grow up. Still, he has to go because of the duty he has on his shoulder other than being a father to a child. Little did he know, his posting in Iraq would change his son’s life.

No-Show In Court

Even after convincing Shannon several times she didn’t allow Michael to meet Ricky even though they signed the custody agreement. Based on the agreement Michael took the matter to the court in 2007. He was eagerly waiting for Ricky because he’ll be arriving soon with his mother to the court but sadly, Shannon didn’t come to the court that day. The judge took notice of that and allowed Michael temporary custody of Ricky. But where is Ricky?

The Secret Behind The Wall

Behind a wooden dresser, there was an opening that looked like an entry to some 12-feet-long, 5-feet-wide, and almost 4-feet-tall small room. The police entered the room and found Shannon and Ricky sitting on a bed. Now, everything made sense, Diane had hidden Shannon and Ricky in this room for over two years. The police took Ricky and moved him inside the house.

Getting Better With Time

Because of the gap, he had in his life while growing up he has a lot of difficulties in socializing with other students. In school, even the teachers know about the happening that took place in his life and they try their best to make things easy for him. He has also started eating with the other students now and get along with the others. He is really showing a great progress in everything and is also doing in school.