The enigmatic figure known as ‘Cordarius,’ who had baffled authorities for months, has finally been unmasked. Previously believed to be a teenager with an intellectual disability, Cordarius was discovered in a desolate Texas alley one cold winter day earlier this year. On August 21, authorities revealed that Cordarius’s real name is Cordarius Lashun Pegues, and he is in fact, 24 years old.
Charlotte Latasha Pegues, a 47-year-old resident of Midland, has been arrested on charges of exploitation of a disabled individual. (Photo: Pinterest)
Identity of Cordarius Lashun Pegues Revealed as 24-Year-Old Adult
Unable to communicate and devoid of any means to convey his identity, he remained an enigma leaving law enforcement with the challenge of identifying him. The situation took a dramatic twist on August 21 when authorities revealed that Cordarius’s real name is Cordarius Lashun Pegues, and he is, in fact, 24 years old, CBS Dallas reported.
The ordeal of Cordarius Lashun Pegues began when he was discovered in a pitiful state near the intersection of Ward and Shandon Avenue in Texas. Dirty and disheveled, he was alone and unable to communicate, not even through sign language. This left law enforcement with a formidable challenge – identifying the individual and tracing his family.
Months of tireless investigation followed, and their relentless pursuit of the truth ultimately paid off, resulting in the revelation that Cordarius is not a teenager but a 24-year-old adult.
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Mother of Cordarius Lashun Pegues Arrested in Exploitation Case
His own mother now stands accused of a grave offense. Charlotte Latasha Pegues, a 47-year-old resident of Midland, has been arrested on charges of exploitation of a disabled individual, CBS7 reported.
The arrest of Charlotte Latasha Pegues, Cordarius Lashun Pegues’ mother, has further deepened the complexity of this case. The charge of exploitation of a disabled individual carries serious legal implications, and the judicial process will determine the extent of her involvement.
As Cordarius Lashun Pegues begins the journey of rediscovering his identity and rebuilding his life, the nation watches with bated breath, hoping that he will find the support and care he so rightly deserves.
