The family of a mother last seen in
Medford is hoping residents in Southern Oregon and California can help find her after they said she was released from the hospital and has not been seen or heard from since.
41-year-old Marlen Sandoval’s family said the mother of three was under an involuntary 72-hour hold at Asante’s Behavior Health Clinic, when she was released after being cleared by doctors on August 26.
“She was let go because according to them she was sick but not sick enough to keep her against her will,” Jasmin Padilla, Sandoval’s daughter said. “We haven’t had any contact with her since then.”
Padilla explained that Sandoval was previously diagnosed with bipolar psychosis and a type of dissociative disorder in Mexico.
She said Sandoval was on medication at a hospital in Mexico before moving to White City in January.
“We have not had a solid diagnosis here in the U.S. so that is why it has been hard to get information or help,” Padilla said.
The Medford Police Department confirmed the family filed a
missing person’s report on September 11.
“The hospital here said they couldn’t give us a lot of information because she didn’t authorize them to, they confirmed with me when I called that she was in there but said she hasn’t signed the release to give you information,” Rocio Sanchez, Sandoval’s niece explained.
Sanchez said the hospital informed her that Sandoval would be released on her own, but when the family went to pick her up, Sandoval was nowhere to be found.
She said Sandoval’s mental health has been deteriorating and the family is worried about her wellbeing.
Family asks for publics help finding mother of three last seen in Medford
