11-18-21 Escape risk

(Marilyn)

Linda is now an escape risk.  Tried to leave the facility on several occasions so they have put an electronic monitoring device on her.  She had a meltdown when they put it on her.  As she appears to get a bit better, the challenges get trickier.

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