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Midnight approached on Thanksgiving Eve November 23, 2016.

Penny Meek was up waiting for her son Tom Brown, who was due home any moment.

Hours earlier, Tom had gone out to meet up with France.

The 18-year-old had a strict Midnight curfew and was rarely late.

If it was, he always got in touch to let his mother know.

So far, she'd heard nothing.

Tucker Brown, Tom's older brother, was home from Oklahoma State University for Thanksgiving.

Earlier that night, Tucker caught his younger brother as he was leaving.

Wanting to spend some quality time, Tucker suggested they should watch a movie together later that night.

Tom happily agreed.

Midnight ticked by her and there was no sign of Tom.

At 12.03am, Tucker sent his brother a text asking where he was.

Tom didn't reply.

Tucker and Penny sent Tom several more text messages trying to locate him, but still they received a no response.

This was unusual. Tom always responded to text.

At 12.23am, Penny tried to call Tom, but her call went straight to voicemail.

His phone was off.

Penny's concern grew.

Though Tom could be a Joker and a goofball, he wasn't the type to pull a prank like this.

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