A disturbing discovery was made by a TikToker in a hotel room in Elgin, Illinois, which has raised concerns about the lack of response from hotel staff and law enforcement.
- Coyaa (@baby.capp) discovered the drawings under the bathroom sink while cleaning and immediately called the police after realizing they could be a call for help.
- The drawings depicted abuse and had a label indicating “dad” as the assailant, with a message reading “help.”
When questioned by the police, Coyaa revealed that they did not investigate further due to the assumption that the perpetrator would have been gone by the time they arrived.
| Elgin Police Department Response | Reasoning |
|---|---|
| They did not investigate further. | Assumption that the perpetrator was long gone. |
| Coyaa called the hotel’s front desk and claimed they took pictures and promised to paint over the area. | Hotel staff did not seem to care. |
Commenters expressed outrage at the lack of action and accused the hotel staff and police of being unresponsive to the situation.
“I was trafficked as a child. Let me tell you the police do not care. The hotel managers do not care. There were some housekeepers I think tried to help me but they were the only ones,” one shared.
These comments highlight the ongoing issue of inadequate response to child abuse cases.
- Definitions
- Child Abuse: any act or omission by a parent, guardian, or other person that results in physical, emotional, or sexual harm to a minor.
Some commenters expressed shock at the Elgin Police Department’s suggestion that Coyaa or one of her children might have drawn the images under the sink.
| Elgin Police Department Alleged Suggestion | Reasoning |
|---|---|
| They suggested that Coyaa or one of her children drew the images under the sink. | Blamed Coyaa for the alleged abuse. |
Coyaa says she plans to try to obtain body cam footage of the last interaction with the officer.
Despite the lack of follow-up, Coyaa continued to advocate for action and transparency in the hotel’s response to the situation.
Advocacy and Support
Coyaa is now working with advocates and support groups to raise awareness about the issue and push for better response from hotels and law enforcement.
- She is sharing her story to help others and to bring attention to the lack of care from authorities and hotels.
- Advocates and support groups are working together to provide resources and support to victims and families affected by child abuse.
