UPDATE: A Texas mother and her boyfriend have been arrested for allegedly abandoning her 12-year-old son after moving out of their apartment while he was at school. The incident, which occurred on the evening of October 17, 2023, has raised serious concerns about the child’s safety and well-being.
According to a probable cause affidavit from the Copperas Cove Police Department, officers were dispatched to the couple’s apartment near Primrose Drive following reports of an abandoned child. Upon arrival, officers found the boy alone, who revealed that his mother, Erica Renee Sanders, and her boyfriend, Keven Dwayne Adams, had moved out, leaving him behind.
The child reported returning home from school to find all their furniture and belongings gone. A neighbor informed police that Sanders and Adams had a troubling history of evicting the boy from their home. When police contacted the couple, Adams allegedly claimed that Sanders had not abandoned her son and stated that he was not permitted in his home.
The couple told officers that Sanders’ brother would pick up the boy after school, but could not provide any contact details or an estimated arrival time for him. Officers waited several hours, but no one came to retrieve the child. Eventually, police managed to reach Sanders’ brother, who denied any knowledge of being instructed to pick up the boy.
As the situation unfolded, Child Protective Services (CPS) was contacted. Officers reported that Sanders and Adams refused to disclose their new address, forcing investigators to search water utility records to locate Adams’ residence on 2nd Street.
In a troubling twist, Adams reportedly told police he would not allow the boy inside his home if they had an arrest warrant for Sanders. Both Sanders and Adams were ultimately arrested, and the boy was placed in the custody of his uncle.
This alarming case highlights critical issues of child abandonment and safety. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the couple or the ongoing investigation to come forward.
As the story develops, community members and officials alike are left questioning how such a situation could occur. The boy’s safety is now the priority, as he begins the process of recovery and support following this traumatic experience.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
