Lee O'Toole spent decades searching for answers over the disappearance of his brother David Spencer, 13, and pal Patrick "Paddy" Warren, 11, who vanished 30 years ago. (SWNS)
The brother of one of the "Milk Carton Kids" who led the search for the missing boys has tragically died aged 39 without ever knowing what happened to his sibling.
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David Spencer (L) and Patrick Warren (R), who disappeared on Boxing Day, 1996. (SWNS)
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Lee O'Toole, brother of David Spencer who disappeared with Patrick Warren on Boxing Day, 1996. (SWNS)
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