Subject: Story of Howard Burek and Doug Rausch, identical twins separated at birth.
Background: Doug Rausch discovered he had a twin in 2004 through the adoption service, Louise Wise, as it was shutting down.
Discovery and Reunion
Doug was informed by a dying woman from Louise Wise with a guilty conscience.
She risked getting into trouble to reveal the truth.
Doug learns about his twin brother, Howard, while driving.
Doug and Howard reunited after two years and felt an instant connection.
Similarities and Life Patterns
Both lead parallel lives:
Laid-back personality.
Prefer not to use condiments.
Both have three children of similar ages.
Coaches hockey despite not playing as children.
Married in the same year.
Keep wallets in front pockets.
"It's like looking in a mirror" experience upon meeting.
Share almost identical DNA.
Other Cases of Separated Twins
Sharon Morello's story of finding her identical twin via Facebook.
Shared similar life choices, including naming their children Joshua.
1980 case of identical triplets separated at birth: Robert Chaffron, Eddie Galland, and David Kelman.
Became public figures on national TV.
Psychological Study on Separated Twins
Twins and triplets were secretly separated and enrolled in a psychological study.
Adoptive families were unaware.
Intrusive childhood experiences with strangers conducting psychological tests.
Study intended to observe developmental differences.
Conclusion
The stories of these separated siblings highlight the ethical concerns and emotional impacts of separating twins and triplets, and the controversial adoption practices of the past.