Tateona Williams, whose two children died of hypothermia in a Detroit casino parking garage, shared her story, detailing her struggles with homelessness and attempts to seek assistance before the tragedy. Detroit officials acknowledged that Williams had contacted the city's homeless services department multiple times but were unable to connect with her due to the case not being deemed an emergency and the help line's limited operating hours.
The mother of two children who authorities believe died of hypothermia after spending the night in a van in a Detroit casino parking structure is speaking out, saying “everybody now wants to help” but she tried in multiple ways to get assistance before Monday’s tragedy.
At the time, Williams was not homeless but told officials she’d been staying with family who told her she needed to find somewhere else to live. City officials have not released Williams' name. Her case was not deemed an emergency and no outreach workers connected with her. During the press conference Tuesday, Duggan said he’s heard others who’ve used the city’s help line for those facing homelessness say that they walked away “confused.”
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