"So, some of them were heard from again. Instead of billing this as a mystery (as some web pages do), isn't it just as likely, even more likely, that among those who were "never heard from again," they simply assimilated into society, married (resulting in a change of name), had babies and settled down?

Or, maybe many of those who were "never heard from again" contacted their parents, but no record was sought or offered confirming such contacts?"

You posted these words. What is anyone suppose to think? You are trying to make it look better than it really was.

Read Stephens original post. What do you think happens when an army is told to attack women and children with impunity?