Missing Friend, Family won't talk

[Glamarche]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts

I have a friend I have known more than 30 years. Last July (2014), I dropped him off after he spent a weekend at my home. He has not been heard from since. Myself, and another close friend of Bill's have been trying to contact his family. We were able to reach out to one of his brothers who by the way has been trying for years to place bill in a hospital (mental health). That said, the response we received months ago from Bill's brother is that Bill is safe and won't provide any other information. Bill was seeing a therapist on his own and we highly doubt Bill needed to be hospitalized knowing him for the number of years we have. It is our fear that Bills brother somehow got him involuntarily admitted. Mind you Bill’s brother is very controlling and had his wife hospitalized in the past. That said, we are trying to find out what our legal rights are in locating our friend? He has many friends that are concerned outside myself. Bill lived in Haverhill Mass. I live in Pelham NH.

Thank you,

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts

I have a friend I have known more than 30 years. Last July (2014), I dropped him off after he spent a weekend at my home. He has not been heard from since. Myself, and another close friend of Bill's have been trying to contact his family. We were able to reach out to one of his brothers who by the way has been trying for years to place bill in a hospital (mental health). That said, the response we received months ago from Bill's brother is that Bill is safe and won't provide any other information. Bill was seeing a therapist on his own and we highly doubt Bill needed to be hospitalized knowing him for the number of years we have. It is our fear that Bills brother somehow got him involuntarily admitted. Mind you Bill’s brother is very controlling and had his wife hospitalized in the past. That said, we are trying to find out what our legal rights are in locating our friend? He has many friends that are concerned outside myself. Bill lived in Haverhill Mass. I live in Pelham NH.

Thank you,

You have no legal right to know the whereabouts of your friend. It doesn't sound to me like you're concerned with any criminal foul play here, but if you are, then call the police in Haverhill and speak with them. Beyond that, you could hire PI or head to Haverhill yourself to try to figure things out.

 

[Glamarche]

You have no legal right to know the whereabouts of your friend. It doesn't sound to me like you're concerned with any criminal foul play here, but if you are, then call the police in Haverhill and speak with them. Beyond that, you could hire PI or head to Haverhill yourself to try to figure things out.

I was afraid that would be the answer. We think he has been involuntarily committed. Bill had voiced his concern about his brothers intentions on several occasions and was afraid that he would try to commit him. Very sad that everyone that cares about Bill is being ignored. Bill's family was never there for him mainly because of his sexual orientation. Apparently some people live in Disney Land (in their minds anyway). Bill's brother is loaded and knows many people in high positions. It was easy for him to have his wife committed. Once that took place and the red tape for her to free herself has given her a bad reputation. Talk about a legal loophole to remove someone from your life. Money = power. Just wrong!

 

[Zigner]

I was afraid that would be the answer. We think he has been involuntarily committed. Bill had voiced his concern about his brothers intentions on several occasions and was afraid that he would try to commit him. Very sad that everyone that cares about Bill is being ignored. Bill's family was never there for him mainly because of his sexual orientation. Apparently some people live in Disney Land (in their minds anyway). Bill's brother is loaded and knows many people in high positions. It was easy for him to have his wife committed. Once that took place and the red tape for her to free herself has given her a bad reputation. Talk about a legal loophole to remove someone from your life. Money = power. Just wrong!

It's not so simple to have somebody committed against their will.

Disneyland has no problem with a person's sexual orientation.

 

[Just Blue]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts

I have a friend I have known more than 30 years. Last July (2014), I dropped him off after he spent a weekend at my home. He has not been heard from since. Myself, and another close friend of Bill's have been trying to contact his family. We were able to reach out to one of his brothers who by the way has been trying for years to place bill in a hospital (mental health). That said, the response we received months ago from Bill's brother is that Bill is safe and won't provide any other information. Bill was seeing a therapist on his own and we highly doubt Bill needed to be hospitalized knowing him for the number of years we have. It is our fear that Bills brother somehow got him involuntarily admitted. Mind you Bill’s brother is very controlling and had his wife hospitalized in the past. That said, we are trying to find out what our legal rights are in locating our friend? He has many friends that are concerned outside myself. Bill lived in Haverhill Mass. I live in Pelham NH.

Thank you,

Go to the Haverhill P.D. and report your concerns.

 

[Just Blue]

I was afraid that would be the answer. We think he has been involuntarily committed. Bill had voiced his concern about his brothers intentions on several occasions and was afraid that he would try to commit him. Very sad that everyone that cares about Bill is being ignored. Bill's family was never there for him mainly because of his sexual orientation. Apparently some people live in Disney Land (in their minds anyway). Bill's brother is loaded and knows many people in high positions. It was easy for him to have his wife committed. Once that took place and the red tape for her to free herself has given her a bad reputation. Talk about a legal loophole to remove someone from your life. Money = power. Just wrong!

Everything you are stating is ...off. If you are TRULY worried about your friend...go to the Haverhill Police. REPORT it. Very few people in Massachusetts gives a flying flock about who people sleep with.

Good Luck to you and I hope you find your friend.