HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – As the six-month mark passes in the search for Sebastian Rogers, his mother and stepfather are speaking again with WSMV4′s Holly Thompson.
Chris and Katie Proudfoot broke their silence on Wednesday night after learning the Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a reward for the return of their 15-year-old boy with autism. They have not been heard from since March when they sat down with Thompson in their first public interview after Sebastian disappeared.
The Proudfoots were thankful for the FBI’s efforts in putting up the reward and hoped the money would encourage someone with key information to come forward.
“We pray that with this reward, it will bring some useful tips and/or leads that result in the safe return of Sebastian to his home in Hendersonville,” they said.
Chris and Katie also acknowledged the continued efforts by everyone to find Sebastian.
“We would also like to say thank you to Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, TBI, and the supportive public for the continuous efforts being made to bring Sebastian home safe and sound,” they said. “Your tireless efforts are acknowledged and greatly appreciated.”
Sebastian was reported missing on February 26 when his parents said he left his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee, in the middle of the night and never returned. Countless search efforts were launched by multiple agencies in Sumner County in the days that followed.
His mother and stepfather talked exclusively with WSMV after his disappearance.
Despite many theories regarding who is responsible for his disappearance, the investigating agencies have repeatedly said that nothing has been discovered that leads them to suspect foul play.
Monday, August 26, was the six-month mark since Sebastian was last seen.
His biological father, Seth Rogers held a benefit for his son on Saturday, August 24 at the Fallen Brewery in Clarksville, and a prayer vigil afterward. The proceeds from that benefit went to Mikaela’s Mutt Motel, a veteran-owned and operated dog rescue in Clarksville, to celebrate Sebastian’s love for animals.
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