Michael Leahy disappears on St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day 2023 marked the mysterious disappearance of 36-year-old Michael Leahy, leaving his family frantic and desperate for answers.

His mother, Rebecca Leahy, shared the heartbreaking story of her son's disappearance and the challenges she faced trying to find him.

Michael's journey to Houston began in 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rebecca explained: “We moved from Florida, where I raised him. I have two boys. My daughter passed away, so it's really hard for me with Michael passing away. I ended up getting very sick with sepsis from mold in my apartment and a doctor told me I had to move. Michael didn't want to go with me, so he went to Houston. I don't know what brought him there; he never explained it to me.

Rebecca last spoke to Michael on St. Patrick's Day in 2023. She recounted the difficulties he faced.

“I know he was stolen on October 7, 2022. His ID, his birth certificate, all his jewelry, his stuff was stolen,” she shared. “He was asking me to send money, but he had no way to send it because he didn’t have any ID.”

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Despite his difficulties, Michael is described as a very intelligent and kind-hearted individual.

“He doesn’t do drugs,” Rebecca said. “He is a health nut and likes to work out. He always wanted to be in the military.

Michael's mental health is also a concern.

“Michael suffers from mental health issues, but he is very intelligent. He wanted to go into the military, but he was turned down, which played a role in his decision,” Rebecca noted.

In August 2023, a private investigator found Michael's name on a VIP wish list. However, since her identification papers were stolen, Rebecca fears that someone has stolen her identity.

After many obstacles, Rebecca was finally able to submit a missing person's report for her son.

“They told me I had to come to Houston to file a complaint because I'm not in Houston. I am very ill and have had over 30 surgeries. Flying is not easy for me,” she explained.

Despite these challenges, Rebecca remains hopeful.

Michael is described as 6 feet tall, 180 pounds, with medium brown eyes. He has several tattoos, including a tiki tattoo on his left side, the words “Greek God” on his right arm, and “Rocker” across his back from shoulder to shoulder.

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Remaining hopeful, Rebecca continues to wait for her son's safe return.

“Please call me. Come home. I have a house with an extra bedroom,” she explained. “I always keep the bedroom for him.”

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Michael Leahy, they are urged to contact local authorities.

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