Duckett Family Say They Hope For Christmas Miracle

Duckett Family Say They Hope For Christmas Miracle

POSTED: 9:15 am EST December 22, 2006
UPDATED: 10:21 am EST December 22, 2006

BUSHNELL, Fla. -- The family of Trenton Duckett is awaiting a Christmas miracle: the safe return of the toddler who disappeared from his mother's Leesburg home on Aug. 27.

Trenton Duckett's grandmother, Carla Massero, said she continues to await her grandson's return.

"We call it the Trenton bug tree. Ever since Trenton's come into the world and had Christmas, he's had his own tree every year, a live tree," Massero said.

All around the home there are signs of a regular family Christmas, but reality creeps in as Massero said she knows the holidays can't wipe away her fears.

"Not knowing where he's at, not knowing if he's being taken care of right because, as a mom, you know nobody can take care of your child like you can," Massero said.

Trenton's father, Joshua Duckett, showed us the toddler's room. It remains the same as when the boy disappeared. New clothes await his return. Duckett said the room will never change.

"It's just another page in the book. We're still moving forward and still staying hopeful, so there's no reason to change anything," Duckett said.

Trenton's high chair sits right next to the kitchen table as everyone hopes there's one more for dinner on Christmas Day.

The family said tips about Trenton's whereabouts continue to be received. Anyone with information that could help investigators can call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.

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