My name is Shauna Lynn Hadden. In an effort to help my daughter, Ava, understand her Brazilian heritage and also to visit with her father who was deported from the US, I planned a trip to Brazil for May 21, 2013 stay until June 12th. The trip has taken an unfortunate turn as my ex-husband Donizete Machado tried to kidnap Ava and obtain custody of her while here. Our passports were taken and we are on a no-fly list and will be arrested if we try to leave.
Ava and I live in Agawam, Massachusetts. I am an employee of the state and work for the Department of Children and Families. I am also pursuing my Master’s Degree in social work at Westfield State College. Please help us return home. We are United States citizens only. We are being held against our will and are very tired and horrified.
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