Abbie Humphries, famously known as “Baby Abbie” after being kidnapped from her cot at just three hours old, has tragically passed away at the age of 30.
She died on Sunday, after a brave four-year battle with a brain tumor.
Abbie’s life story has been marked by heartache and resilience. In July 1994, when she was only a few hours old, Abbie was taken from Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham by Julie Kelley, a woman posing as a nurse.
The shocking abduction sent her parents, Karen and Roger, into a frantic search for their newborn daughter. For 16 agonizing days, they combed through leads, desperate to find their child.
Abbie was eventually located after police received a tip-off, leading them to Julie Kelley’s home, where she had been living with a baby boy.
Kelley’s motives were later revealed to be tied to her own struggles, as she had faked a pregnancy to avoid her boyfriend leaving her.
She was arrested and pled guilty to kidnapping Abbie, receiving probation and treatment for a severe personality disorder.
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Abbie grew up unaware of the kidnapping until she was 10 years old, and her life was filled with both joy and tragedy.
Tragically, her mother Karen passed away from breast cancer in 2020, followed by Abbie’s own devastating brain tumor diagnosis in 2021.
Despite being given only months to live, Abbie fought valiantly for four more years, always maintaining her infectious smile.
Her husband, Karl Sundgren, paid tribute to Abbie on social media, describing her as “so strong” and “beautiful.”
He added, “She fought so hard with so much strength and grace… Her infectious smile will forever remain in our hearts.”
Abbie’s passing marks the end of a life filled with unimaginable hardship, but also immense courage. Her story will continue to inspire those who knew her.
