Elizabeth Hunterton, a former beauty queen who was abandoned at an airport as a newborn in 1980, has spent years trying to track down her biological parents. After finding out that her biological father had passed away 20 years ago, she recently reconnected with family and is now preparing to meet her biological mother for the first time in two weeks. Hunterton, who has been sharing her journey on social media, expressed a mix of fear and anticipation as the meeting approaches.
Hunterton, now 44 years old, was discovered at the gate of a Nevada airport when she was just 10 days old. She was adopted and raised in Reno, where she went on to become Miss Nevada in 2004. However, she always felt a void in her life due to not knowing anything about her past. Through a connection on the ancestry website 23 and Me, Hunterton learned about her biological father and his tragic fate, which left her feeling like she had missed out on a relationship with him, as he never knew about her existence.
After learning about her biological father, Hunterton embarked on the challenging task of locating her biological mother. She almost gave up hope, believing her mother to be deceased, until she received contact information from a cousin. Taking a leap of faith, she sent her mother a handwritten note, which led to a response and the unraveling of her mysterious past. Hunterton discovered that her mother had initially given her to a roommate to be taken to an adoption agency but was shocked to learn that she had been abandoned at an airport instead.
In a poignant revelation from her biological mother, Hunterton discovered that she was the product of rape. Despite conflicting information from her biological father’s family, she found solace in the uncertainty surrounding this dark aspect of her past. She was also touched to learn that her mother had named her “Elizabeth,” which was the name her adoptive parents had chosen for her instead of the Jane Doe label she was given at birth. Through this newfound connection, Hunterton gained insight into her origins and the difficult circumstances that led to her abandonment as a newborn.
As Hunterton prepares to finally meet her biological mother, she continues to share her emotional journey with her large social media following. Initially driven by a desire to learn more about herself through her biological roots, she has encountered unexpected twists and turns along the way. Despite the uncertainties and challenges that have marked her search for her biological parents, Hunterton remains resilient and hopeful as she approaches this long-awaited meeting that will bring closure and answers to questions that have haunted her for decades. Through her openness and vulnerability, she has not only connected with her biological family but has also touched the hearts of many who have followed her story.
