Identical Triplets Separated At Birth And Raised 100 Miles Apart In Twisted Experiment That Was Kept Secret
At that time, it was common for triplets to be placed for adoption, and the three siblings ended up being adopted by separate families, which meant they were separated.
The three brothers were unaware of each other’s existence until a chance meeting during their teenage years.
Robert and Edward attended Sullivan Community College, oblivious to their familial connection.
So, where does David fit into the story?
Robert and Edward’s story made headlines, which David heard about.
Noticing he resembled Robert and Edward, David called Edward’s home and spoke to his mother.
When they met, the three quickly bonded and became close.
It was later confirmed that Robert, Edward, and David were triplets, but their separation was part of a controversial experiment.
David was adopted by a working-class family, Edward went to a middle-class home, and Robert was raised by an upper-middle-class family.
Though the trio eventually reunited, their story is deeply tragic.
All three brothers struggled with mental health issues, with Edward and David spending time in mental health hospitals.
The triplets’ heartbreaking story was featured in the 2018 documentary Three Identical Strangers.
“The documentary is so good,” another added. “It’s heartbreaking and disgusting but a very good watch.”
Another person labelled the ordeal as ‘horrific’.
