Summary
News reports have claimed that a Boy Scout named Eric Langford disappeared in 1989 and reappeared 12 years later, but the story is not true. The images and videos of Langford are believed to be generated by artificial intelligence (AI), and no official records exist to support the story.
Key Facts
- The story about Eric Langford claims he went missing in 1989 in New York and was found in 2001.
- Multiple online platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok, have shared versions of the story.
- The Albany Police Department in New York confirmed they have no record of Langford or his case.
- A website sharing the story was flagged by Scam Detector for using services to hide its identity.
- No media reports or historical archives confirm the existence of Eric Langford or the events described.
- The images and videos associated with the story appear to be created using artificial intelligence.
