Two children of a missing Birmingham woman and her ex-husband will remain in foster care while police continue to search for their parents. Her car was found in the parking lot of the Auburn Hills Showcase Cinema. Her keys were in the ignition and her driver's license and cellular phone were in the automobile. Police said Binak Gjergjaj is being sought for questioning but is not considered a suspect.
Authorities suspect the Albanian man left the country.
He had sole custody of his children. Police and prosecutors say the ex-husband had beat Aferdida Gjergjaj in the past and threatened to kill her. The children have been in protective custody since March 2. Because neither legal parent was present and no arrangements were made for the care of the children, McDonald ruled the court would take jurisdiction. Gjergjaj's twin brother and business partner Gjon said he believes the children should stay with him and his wife, Marta.