February 12, 2026 – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that detectives from the Palmdale Station are asking for the public’s help locating Missing Children, Joseph Franz (10-years-old White male) and Jaxxon Franz (7-years-old White male) and Missing Parents, Audrey Nicole Burak (31-years-old White female) and Marcus Ryananthonie McArthur, (35-years-old White male). The children, Joseph and Jaxxon, were last seen on October 29, 2025, with their biological mother, Audrey Nicole Burak, and their stepfather, Marcus Ryananthonie McArthur on the 37000 block of Sparrow Drive in the city of Palmdale.

Joseph is 4’06”, 100 lbs. with brown hair, brown eyes and discoloration on his forehead. His last worn clothing description is unknown.

Jaxxon is 4’03”, 80 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes. His last worn clothing description is unknown.

Audrey is 5’05”, 130 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes. Her last worn clothing description is unknown.

Marcus is 5’11”, 210 lbs. with blonde hair and brown eyes. His last worn clothing description is unknown.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the missing children or their parents are encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Palmdale Station Detective K. Martinez or the on-duty Watch Commander at (661) 272-2400.

If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website https://lacrimestoppers.org.

Source: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department