many americans are turning to overseas adoption to fulfill their visions for their family although they have good intentions they are guided by international adoption agencies to find children who need homes one ohio couple went through this process believing they’d found a daughter who would complete their family little did they know she had a terrible secret hello wonderful people i’m scott leffler for wonderbot and here is family adopts a five-year-old girl but when she learns to speak english they discover the horrifying truth

before we begin make sure to smash that like button subscribe to our channel and click the notification bell for more amazing videos when adam and jessica davis decided they wanted to adopt a child they were overjoyed they already had four children of their own but they were growing up it was time for another child however they didn’t think it made sense to have another biological child when there were so many unwanted children they also didn’t need to adopt a baby they decided to search for an agency to help them adopt internationally

the davises started working with an agency based in ohio called european adoption consultants the goal of the agency was to give orphans the opportunity to find parents in america that seemed like a worthy goal to the davis family after a short period of time the agency called to tell the couple about a girl they located her name was namita and she desperately needed a home the agency said namata’s father had died and that her abusive mother wanted nothing to do with her if she did not leave uganda she would have no future

although the agency said there was a fee of a hundred fifty thousand dollars the davises decided money didn’t matter they already thought of namata as a member of the family they flew to uganda to pick her up but they had no idea that not everything was as it seemed this was in 2015. when they met nomita they loved her immediately she lived in a terrible place called god’s mercy orphanage the couple knew they had to get her away from a filthy group home they finalized the adoption and soon they returned to america with a new

member of their family adam and jessica introduced namata to their four children they nicknamed her mata it felt like a perfect fit no one suspected anything was wrong mata quickly became accustomed to life in the u.s she did well in school and learned english but as her english improved so did her ability to communicate something big one year later mata loved her new family and osle had much better english skills she started referring to her old life with details that didn’t make sense to adam and jessica she discussed her mother her village her

siblings and how much she loved them this didn’t match the story about mata’s life that was in her adoption file a horrible revelation dawned upon the couple namita was never an orphan she lived with a loving family and they’d never wanted to give her away the family was baffled about how she ended up at the orphanage the couple knew they needed to do something so they called karen riley an activist who reunites trafficked children with their mothers riley agreed that this story was the media often ignores a prime example of a

sign of trafficking that riley told the davises that she’d found namata’s mother and they immediately set up a skype call so that she could know that namita was okay namata’s mother had a harrowing story the adoption agency had pulled a common scam in international adoption they arrived in namita’s village and started offering to match children with sponsors in the u.

s who would take their children to america for an education the parents believed their kids were going to school in america and would soon return they did not know that the agency was taking custody and selling the children to unsuspecting families in the u.s adam and jessica were in agony because they loved mata but she belonged with her family they made the decision to take mata back to her family they had an amazing reunion in uganda they were ecstatic to see her again they were grateful to the davises for doing the right thing and bringing her

home european adoption consultants had been doing this for years unfortunately most children were not returned to their homes the fbi raided their office and stopped them from transferring child guardianships although they’re out of business other nefarious adoption agencies continue to scam people and steal their children the davis family completed a miracle by sending namata home they’re committed to working with advocates like riley to reunite more families and their children this is a cautionary tale about working

with groups demanding large sums of money with a story of child abandonment you

**Why Many Americans Turn to Overseas Adoption—and the Heartbreaking Truth One Family Uncovered**

**A Growing Trend Among American Families**

In recent years, more and more American families have turned to international adoption as a way to expand their families and provide loving homes to children in need. Driven by compassion and the desire to make a difference, these parents often place their trust in international adoption agencies, believing they are rescuing children from poverty, abandonment, or even abuse. Yet, as noble as these intentions are, the reality behind many overseas adoptions can be far more complicated—and sometimes, deeply unsettling.

This is the story of Adam and Jessica Davis, an Ohio couple who opened their hearts to a five-year-old Ugandan girl, only to discover a heartbreaking secret after she learned to speak English.

**A Family’s Decision to Adopt Abroad**

Adam and Jessica Davis were already parents to four biological children, but as their kids grew older, they felt their family wasn’t quite complete. Instead of having another biological child, the Davises decided to pursue adoption, wanting to provide a home for a child who truly needed one.

Their search led them to an Ohio-based agency called European Adoption Consultants (EAC), which promised to connect American families with orphans from around the world. The agency told the Davises about a little girl named Namata—described as desperately needing a family after losing her father and being rejected by her abusive mother. The story was heartbreaking and urgent: if Namata didn’t leave Uganda, she would have no future.

Though the agency demanded an astonishing \$150,000 fee, Adam and Jessica felt they couldn’t put a price on giving a child a loving home. In 2015, they flew to Uganda, where they met Namata in a squalid orphanage called God’s Mercy. Instantly, they fell in love with her and brought her back to Ohio, ready to start their new life together.

**Settling Into American Life**

Namata, whom the Davises affectionately called “Mata,” quickly adapted to her new environment. She became close with her four siblings, excelled in school, and began to pick up English at an impressive pace. For a while, everything seemed perfect. The Davises were proud of their growing family, and Mata appeared to thrive.

But as Mata’s English skills blossomed, so did her ability to share memories and stories from her past. Slowly, she began revealing details about her life in Uganda—memories that didn’t match the tragic narrative the agency had described.

**Uncovering the Truth**

Mata spoke fondly of her mother, her village, and her siblings, insisting that she was loved and happy before coming to America. Adam and Jessica were puzzled. According to her official adoption documents, Mata had no family to care for her. The couple grew increasingly uneasy as Mata’s memories became more vivid and detailed.

Their confusion soon turned into horror as they realized the unimaginable: Namata was not an orphan at all. She had been taken from a loving family who never wanted to give her up.

**The Fight for Justice**

Determined to get answers, Adam and Jessica reached out to Karen Riley, an activist dedicated to reuniting trafficked children with their biological families. Riley quickly investigated and confirmed the Davises’ worst fears.

The adoption agency had preyed on families in Namata’s Ugandan village, promising parents that their children would be sent to America for a high-quality education and would soon return home. What the parents didn’t know was that, in reality, the agency was taking legal custody of the children—selling them to unsuspecting American families as orphans.

For Namata’s mother, the pain was indescribable. She never intended to lose her daughter forever. She believed she was giving Namata a better chance at life, only to discover that her child had vanished overseas.

**A Family’s Agonizing Choice**

Adam and Jessica loved Mata dearly, but they knew she belonged with her biological family. Heartbroken, they made the difficult decision to return her to Uganda. The reunion was both joyful and bittersweet. Namata’s family was overjoyed to have her home, and, despite their pain, the Davises were relieved to have done the right thing.

In the aftermath, Adam and Jessica dedicated themselves to working with advocates like Karen Riley to reunite other trafficked children with their families. Their courage helped bring attention to the dark side of international adoption—a side that, too often, goes unnoticed.

**The Aftermath and a Cautionary Tale**

The agency responsible for Mata’s adoption, European Adoption Consultants, was eventually shut down after an FBI raid. Unfortunately, by then, countless families—both American and Ugandan—had been affected by their actions. Most children taken through these scams were never returned to their families.

Despite the closure of EAC, other unscrupulous agencies continue to exploit desperate parents and vulnerable families. They use stories of abandonment, abuse, and poverty to justify enormous fees and to lure well-intentioned Americans into a process that sometimes perpetuates heartbreak, not healing.

**The Bigger Picture**

Adam and Jessica’s story is not an isolated case. The international adoption system is riddled with loopholes and, in some countries, weak regulation that allows agencies to manipulate, mislead, or even outright lie to both birth parents and adoptive families.

Prospective adoptive parents must be vigilant. Experts recommend working only with accredited, transparent agencies, thoroughly researching the legal and ethical standards in the child’s home country, and insisting on independent verification of a child’s background.

**A Message of Hope and Responsibility**

While international adoption can be a beautiful act of love, it must be approached with care, integrity, and humility. The Davises’ journey shows that real compassion means being willing to do what is right, even when it’s painful.

Their story is a warning—and a call to action—for all families who dream of adopting from abroad: do your homework, ask hard questions, and always put the needs of the child first. For every happy adoption story, there may be another waiting for justice.

In the end, true love means fighting for what’s right—even if it means saying goodbye.