Authorities in Raleigh have today said that their police are looking into an incident that took place Tuesday night, wherein, five young men got out of Holly Hill Hospital, which is a mental health and substance use treatment center for youths.
Extensive Search Yields No Results
After considering all the necessary protocols, the authorities tried their best to search for the teenagers within and around the facility, but to no avail.
Parents Frantically Search for Missing Son
With two kids reported missing, the parents of the second boy, 16-year-old Edwin, could be seen rushing from one corner of the Triangle to the other throughout Wednesday.
An Emotional Plea from a Mother
“I need to be back to work in the morning and act as though everything is fine,” said Erika, Edwin’s mother tearfully.
Desperate Parents Leave No Stone Unturned
This was so because Sosa and Trisha Kluttz with whom Edwin had been living also hurried to Charlotte from Florida to search for the missing boy.
Heartbreaking Concerns for Safety
“He’s out there and he’s suicidal, and I don’t even know what call I’m going to get either if I get a call,” a concerned Sosa said so strongly.
Insights into Teen’s Experience at Holly Hill
Sosa presented evidence indicating that Edwin had complained about the situation at Holly Hill shortly after his transfer to the facility.
Hospital’s Response and Privacy Concerns
The facility in question, Holly Hill Hospital, released a statement saying that it is fully cooperating with the police. But cannot disclose more information on the patients in question due to HIPAA regulations.
A Parent’s Call for Improvement
“Make it better, period,” Kluttz encouraged. Given the brief message, it is difficult for one to comprehend how to handle the situation.
Hope for a Safe Return
To their credit, Franken Sosa and Emily Kluttz said they wished nothing more than to see Edwin return home safely. But he would not be going back to Holly Hill.
National Missing Persons Database Entry
To the police in Raleigh, it was ascertained. Authorities entered the missing teens into the NCIC database as missing individuals.
The families still hope that authorities will find their missing teenagers during the ongoing inquiry.
