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Vanished in Plain Sight: The Forgotten Case of Diana Avera and the Silence That Followed
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Vanished in Plain Sight: The Forgotten Case of Diana Avera and the Silence That Followed
Posted by admin on May 15, 2025, 04:37 159 0

A Life Interrupted: Who Was Diana Avera?

Diana Leigh Avera was a 22-year-old mother of two from Foley, Alabama, who disappeared under troubling circumstances in 1982. Born on May 15, 1960, she was described by her family as a kind, loving woman who suffered from paranoid schizophrenia. Her mental health struggles led to multiple hospitalizations, but her family remembers her as someone who "didn't meet a stranger" and was always eager to help others. Her disappearance has remained a haunting mystery for over four decades.

The Arrest and Commitment to Searcy Hospital

On May 21, 1982, Diana was arrested for disorderly conduct in Foley, Alabama. Following her arrest, she was involuntarily committed to Searcy Hospital, a state-run psychiatric facility in Mount Vernon, Alabama. During her time at Searcy, she underwent electroconvulsive therapy and other treatments. Her family reported that during visits, she appeared heavily sedated, barely able to speak or walk, describing her as "like a zombie." ...Read More

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