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Genie is currently a ward of the state of California, and is living in an undisclosed location. In 2008 ABC News reported that in 2000, someone, speaking under condition of anonymity, had hired a private investigator who located Genie. She was reportedly living in a small private facility for mentally underdeveloped adults, and appeared to be happy. Although she only spoke a few words, she could still communicate fairly well in sign language. As of 2008, despite badly missing Genie and repeatedly attempting to find her, Susan Curtiss had not seen Genie since January 1978. That same year, Genie's brother said he said he had not seen Genie since 1982 and wished he had been more involved in her life. He had refused to watch or read any accounts of the case and had only recently heard any updates on her condition, though he was glad she had gotten so much attention and said she was reportedly happy where she was living.
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