OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Tammi Larsen, the mother of Ryan Larsen, who was 12 when he disappeared in 2021, has filed court documents to have Ryan officially declared dead.
In the petition, which was filed in Sarpy County Court on Jan. 10, Tammi Larsen also states her intention to make a legal claim against La Vista Elementary School and Papillion La Vista Public Schools.
Papillion La Vista Community Schools issued the following statement: "This is a tragic situation. Papillion La Vista Community Schools will continue to support Ryan's family, the staff and students of La Vista West Elementary and the community."
La Vista Police Chief said that the department was unaware of the court filings by Tammi Larsen but is still investigating the disappearance of Ryan.
Through her legal counsel, Tammi Larsen outlines the reasons she believes her son should be declared dead. It reads, in part, "Despite numerous searches and attempts to locate Ryan Larsen, his body has not been found."
The petition also offers insight into why she may pursue a lawsuit against the school district: "No immediate action was taken to prevent him from exiting the school doors. Nor was any immediate action taken to retrieve him from outside the school building. Ryan Larsen has not been seen since that time."
A hearing is set for Feb. 21 in Sarpy County.
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