AFRO Staff Writer
It’s been more than a year since 22-year-old Tiyaun J. Leach went missing in Baltimore, leaving his family in a constant state of fear and uncertainty. Since then his mother, LaMonica Patton, has spent most of her days calling and visiting hospitals, shelters and jails—determined to find information that her son is safe.
Leach’s case highlights the challenges vulnerable adults can encounter when they go missing. The young man has schizophrenia and epilepsy, and Patton said he often struggles to manage his medications. When he does not take them, he can become irritable and has difficulty regulating his behavior—making it harder for him to navigate daily life safely…