SAFFORD — Liberty Salazar’s first of two candlelight gatherings took place Saturday at the Graham County Chamber of Commerce.
Salazar, 21, who has been diagnosed with autism with epilepsy, was last seen on January 23, near the family’s mailbox at their home near Cactus Ranch Road and Route 191.
Salazar’s mother, Scarlett Donaldson, told about 20 people in attendance that her daughter was proud of her Indigenous heritage and thanked the crowd for their support.
“Some people asked us a few questions: ‘How can we handle this? ‘My answer is very simple — faith, hope and perseverance,’ said Donaldson.
Featured speakers included Tara Armstrong, Salazar’s occupational therapist, who spoke about Salazar’s difficulty in distinguishing truth from lies. He is IT specialist Jared Wallace, who spoke about the need for internet security. And paralegal Shannon Brown spoke about the importance of guardianship for adults with special needs.
Also speaking were San Carlos Police Department Detectives Clifton Duncan and Ignacio Snezy. Duncan said the Bureau of Indian Affairs has dispatched an investigative force to seek assistance.
“They’re coming next week, so of course I’m going to introduce them to the family and other officers and law enforcement. So they can share information and move it forward,” Clifton said. Told.
When Salazar was last seen, he was wearing black pointed cowboy boots. Puma parka. A plaid shirt; blue jeans; and a pink watch.
If you have information about Salazar, please call the Graham County Sheriff’s Office at 928-428-3141. A second vigil is scheduled for Thursday, March 9 at 5:00 pm at the Chamber of Commerce building.
