He said Holloway had alluded to a ‘disassociation’ with the father of her child, who is now in protective custody. A drug recognition expert on the scene determined Holloway was under the influence of a ‘stimulant,’ but blood test results are pending.
Holloway told authorities that she had been in Las Vegas for around a week, Lombardo added, and police believe she was living in her vehicle with her daughter.
KGW.com reported that Holloway petitioned for a name change in October to Paris Paradise Morton. In 2012, Holloway received a Role Model award from the Portland Opportunities Industrial Center after overcoming the circumstances of her childhood to pursue a career in the forest service.
According to The Skanner News, Holloway had been homeless during her freshman year in high school and was left to fend for herself due to an alcoholic mother.
Look for an invitation to the White House with the President coming soon. She is just misunderstood.