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Jacob Wetterling's parents say they're still fighting for a world where children can grow up safe and follow their dreams.

Thousands turn out for Wetterling memorial


Patty and Jerry Wetterling released a short video Tuesday saying they drew strength from the love and support of so many people in the search for Jacob, who was kidnapped near their home in St. Joseph in 1989.

Jerry and Patty Wetterling Speak About Their Son Jacob

An Annandale man, Danny Heinrich, recently led authorities to Jacob's remains and 

confessed that he kidnapped, sexually assaulted and killed the 11-year-old

In the video, the Wetterlings are encouraging people to join the #11forJacob movement, and to live by 11 simple traits he valued. They are: Be kind, be fair, understanding, honest, thankful, a good sport, a good friend, joyful, generous, gentle with others and positive.

27 years of agony in Jacob Wetterling case

New podcast focuses on the early investigation into the Wetterling case

Editor's note [Oct. 4, 2016]: This story has been updated to reflect accurately the 11 traits Jacob valued.

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The Jacob Wetterling abduction

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Patty and Jerry Wetterling released a short video Tuesday saying they drew strength from the love and support of so many people in the search for Jacob, who was kidnapped near their home in St. Joseph in 1989.

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