Federal and sheriff’s investigators found Achiu in the Philippines, where she was staying with relatives, the department said. Days later, one of the deputies bought a one-way plane ticket to the Philippines for Achiu, who arrived on Feb. 3, Abrate said. He said Angel took Achiu to doctors who believed she did not have dementia and was fine to travel. Angel never spoke to Achiu’s family before sending her the Philippines but spoke to them after Achiu arrived, Chan said. Chan did not provide a clear explanation for why Angel felt comfortable sending Achiu to the Philippines alone.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 17, 2018 23:26 UTC