FALMOUTH - A missing 6-year-old Falmouth boy was reunited with his mother on Sunday after he was discovered in Belize.
Christopher T. Seychew was allegedly abducted by his father, Richard T. Warren, from his home on Dec. 8.
Warren, 44, of Owing Mills, Md., took the boy to Washington, D.C., then traveled to Cancun, Mexico, said investigators. From there, he allegedly took Christopher to Belize, an eastern Central American country bordering Mexico and Guatemala.
An arrest warrant was issued for Warren on Dec. 10 from Falmouth District Court for kidnapping. Warren does not have custodial rights for Christopher and police believed the boy to be in danger.
Falmouth Police and state police assigned to the Cape and Islands Detective Unit and the Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, along with the U.S. Marshals Service learned that Warren had fled to Belize. With assistance from the U.S. State Department, Warren was taken into custody in Belize and transported to Texas.
Seychew was located in Belize with Warren, and was held by the State Department until he was able to be reunited with his mother.
Warren was expected to be arraigned Monday in Harris County District Court in Houston on the charge of being a fugitive from justice from the commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Original article updated Dec. 17.
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Whoever decided that this is the most imortant news story of the day should be fired. Unless the goal is to drive reader elsewear. Congradulations. You have succeded!
Editor's Note: IBerkshires' focus is on local news but its readership extends far beyond that because of the reach of the Internet. When we were provided with photos of a missing Massachusetts boy I considered it a public service to post the story. Perhaps one of our many readers had seen him or his father. Who knows? And when he was found, we let everybody know - immediately.
Also, it wasn't the top story of the day, because we don't have those. It was just the latest story.
But I'll leave it up to the readers. Should iBerkshires post stories like this if they're not about Berkshire County children? - Tammy Daniels
If it were my son that was stolen from his “dead beat dad†I would be grateful to iBerkshires.com for breaking the story. Thanks for the story and the follow up letting us know he was found and returned home safely.
I think it is the responsibility of all media sources to alert the public when a child is missing. I read the first story and was relieved to read the second report the child was found.
I commend you on this article. When there is a missing child you go to great lengths to do what you can to help out. It's a shame someone has to waste their time and energy on such a hateful posting.
I do not understand this person's negative reaction to this story. There must be a family that is grieving and missing that child and he them. The father does not appear to have the child's best interest as a priority. Thanks for keeping us updated.
I am the aunt of the child that was missing... and it breaks my heart to see that ignorant post. Thank you to iBerkshires for posting and for reposting when he was found and returned safely to our family. The week he was missing was long and stressful... We are greatly pleased with the media for their help in getting the word out... To you hateful poster... Really? what is your problem... Would you rather the "top story" be about Britney getting re-married??? It's a missing child for christ's sake... Go post elsewhere...
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Maybe if you read iberkshires.com more you might learn how to spell. Go back to your picture books, iberkshires doesn't need your business.
I don't know how this can be such a big deal when the boy was only gone for two days! It said that he went missing on Dec.8, and was found on Dec.10! Yeah. They found him. Great. But don't you think that you should talk about some bigger stories??? I mean, I am TRULY happy for the mother and that they were reunited, but still! I don't know if it's just my oppinion or what, but I still think it's a little odd.
The boy was abducted on Dec. 8 and returned to his mother on Dec. 16. That is eight days and I'm sure they were the most excruciating eight days in the lives of his family members. A short story dedicated to helping find a missing little boy may not be a "bigger issue," but it certainly warrants a mention.
And, other issues are covered on iberkshires. Why does one quick story get so much criticism when there are so many other stories posted here?
Friday Front Porch Feature: This Luxury Home Has Plenty of Amenities
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
LENOX, Mass. — Are you looking for a big house to enjoy your days with a big movie theater, a sauna, and more? Then this is the house for you.
Built in 2004, this seven-bedroom, and nine-bathroom home is 7,073 square feet on more than an acre. The home comes with an elevator to the lower level to access a theater, sauna, gym, wine cellar, massage room, and its very own soda fountain.
The home also has a guest house with a saltwater pool. A multi-car garage greets you with heated floors.
The this home is listed for $4,950,000 and is located in the 125-acre, gated Pinecroft compound.
We spoke to Leslie Chesloff, the listing agent with William Pitt Sotheby's.
What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?
Chesloff: This gated Berkshire stone estate truly redefines luxury living in the Berkshires. What sets it apart is the rare combination of resort-style amenities and complete privacy. The property offers Canyon Ranch-level wellness living with a full spa experience at home — including a sauna, massage room, and gym — plus an eight-seat hi-def theater with wine cellar for entertaining. The heated, gunite saltwater pool and spa are complemented by a fully equipped pool house with a guest suite and complete kitchen, perfect for extended family or guests.
What was your first impression when you walked into the home?
The moment you step inside, you're struck by the quality and craftsmanship — those 300-year-old reclaimed timber floors set an immediate tone of authenticity and warmth. The scale is impressive but never overwhelming; this is a home designed for gracious living, not just show. The natural light, cathedral ceilings, and thoughtful flow between spaces create an inviting atmosphere that balances grandeur with genuine comfort.
How would you describe the feel or atmosphere of this home?
This home feels like a private wellness retreat meets sophisticated family estate. There's a serene, spa-like quality throughout — enhanced by features like the sauna, steam shower, and massage room — but it never feels clinical or cold. The Berkshire stone exterior and reclaimed timber floors ground the home in a sense of place and permanence. It's designed for people who appreciate the finer things but want to actually live well — whether that's screening a film in the eight-seat theater with wine from your own cellar, hosting poolside gatherings, or simply unwinding in your own spa sanctuary.
What kind of buyer would this home be ideal for?
This is perfect for the discerning buyer who values wellness, privacy, and culture in equal measure. I envision someone who spends their days hiking or exploring the Berkshires, then comes home to unwind in the sauna or pool. They might entertain guests in the theater wine room, host multi-generational gatherings with family staying in the pool house guest suite (which has a full kitchen), and appreciate being minutes from Tanglewood, world-class dining, and Berkshire arts.
This could be an executive looking for a primary residence with work-from-home flexibility (there's an office/bedroom suite), a wellness-focused family, or empty nesters who want to host adult children and grandchildren in style and comfort.
What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?
Picture Saturday morning: you're sipping coffee on the terrace overlooking your heated saltwater pool, planning a day at Tanglewood. Your guests are making breakfast in the pool house kitchen — they have their own private retreat but are steps away when you're ready to gather. Evening arrives, and you screen a favorite film in your eight-seat theater, selecting a perfect bottle from your wine cellar. This isn't just a home; it's a lifestyle that brings resort-level wellness, entertainment, and hospitality to your doorstep — all within a secure, maintenance-free compound where nature meets luxury.
Are there any standout design features or recent renovations?
Absolutely. The home includes an elevator for multilevel accessibility, which is both practical and forward-thinking. The lower level is exceptionally well-conceived — a true entertainment and wellness wing featuring the eight-seat hi-def theater, wine cellar, sauna, gym, massage room, and even a charming soda fountain. The gourmet kitchen has been recently updated, customized wet bar, while outdoor living is elevated with the heated gunite saltwater pool/spa, firepit, and that incredible pool house with guest suite and full kitchen. Also, new HVAC system and heated driveway.
Thoughtful details like cedar closets, steam showers, central vacuum, and backup generator show this home was built to the highest standards.
You can find out more about this house on its listing here.
*Front Porch Feature brings you an exclusive to some of the houses listed on our real estate page every week. Here we take a bit of a deeper dive into a certain house for sale and ask questions so you don't have to.
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