The mother of a 20-year-old young man, Eduardo Javier Mendoza, who has been missing in Mayabeque for a week, made a heartfelt plea on social media this Monday for any information regarding his whereabouts. The young man, who suffers from schizophrenia, might be experiencing a crisis, and she urgently requested that he not be mistreated.
"He's good and affectionate. Please don't harm him because he's in crisis without his medication," pleaded Marlenis Yilian in the Facebook group "Cuba Debate."
"I beg you, help me find my boy," implored the mother of the young man who has been missing since July 16. She added that he is from Melena del Sur, Mayabeque, and was last seen on the San Rafael Boulevard in Havana. The distraught mother mentioned that her son, who is also bipolar, has attempted suicide in the past: "I'm worried that something worse might happen since he has already tried to take his own life before."
In her post, she shared some identifying details about the young man, known as Ruru. He has a tattoo on his left forearm with a crown and his mother's name, Marlenis.
Haylen Mendoza, the missing young man's older sister, also asked for help on social media last Sunday to find her brother. She indicated that the young man is over 1.80 meters tall, suffers from schizophrenia, and fled from home after experiencing a crisis.
According to Haylen's post, the last time Eduardo was seen was at a beach in Mayabeque. The family is extremely worried about his well-being as he does not have his medication, and his condition could severely deteriorate.
Anyone who has information about Eduardo's whereabouts can contact the numbers 58356214 or 55197806. The family and friends continue their search and hope that the community can provide some helpful clues.
The family of Dainerys Díaz Rodríguez, who has been missing since July 18, is also desperate and asking for help to find the young woman, who suffers from several mental disorders. Posts from her relatives on social media indicated that Díaz, 27, and a resident of Guanabo, suffers from bipolar disorder and other associated illnesses, for which she needs medication.
Additionally, in Havana, a young motorcyclist has been missing from his home since Sunday, and his family has asked for help to locate him. According to reports from his relatives to the independent portal CubaNet, he was going to provide a mototaxi service at midnight, and after that, he was not heard from again.
Manuel de Jesús Dela Ramos, 28, was last seen that day at 2:00 am in the vicinity of Calzada de 10 de Octubre in Havana.
Questions and Answers About Missing Persons in Cuba
Given the serious situation of missing individuals in Cuba, it's essential to address some key questions that can help the community and families who are searching for their loved ones.
What should you do if a loved one goes missing in Cuba?
If a loved one goes missing in Cuba, immediately contact local authorities and provide them with all relevant information. Additionally, use social media platforms to spread the word and gather any possible leads.
How can the community help in finding missing persons?
The community can help by sharing information on social media, being vigilant, and reporting any sightings or relevant information to the authorities or the family of the missing person.
What are the signs that someone may be in a mental health crisis?
Signs of a mental health crisis can include extreme mood swings, withdrawal from social interactions, erratic behavior, and talking about self-harm or suicide. It's crucial to seek immediate medical help if these signs are present.