Loganville, Georgia, has recently been shaken by news of the arrest of 19-year-old healthcare worker Lucrecia Kormassa Koiyan, who faces serious allegations of exploiting disabled patients on social media. The arrest followed the outrage generated by disturbing TikTok videos showing Koiyan dancing provocatively above the heads of two disabled men.
On January 23, 2025, the Loganville Police Department received reports about the videos depicting Koiyan and her actions - one of these viral clips shows her twerking on the head of one disabled man sitting helplessly in a bathtub. Another video allegedly features her dancing over another disabled patient seated in a chair, both men unable to defend themselves during these interactions. Loganville Police Chief M.D. Lowry expressed his disgust, stating, "I was horrified and disgusted..." Koiyan’s actions have raised alarms about not just her conduct but the overall treatment and protection of vulnerable individuals within the healthcare system.
According to reports, Koiyan was working as an in-home adult daycare employee when she recorded and posted these videos to social media platforms, including TikTok and Instagram. Chief Lowry, who described the situation as "appalling," mentioned the strong duty of law enforcement to protect those who cannot protect themselves. "Our highest duty is to protect those who cannot protect themselves, and my detectives worked as swiftly as possible to bring charges in this incident," Lowry remarked about the police's urgent response once alerted to the video's content.
Following the emergence of these videos and the ensuing outrage, authorities launched a swift investigation. They executed a search warrant at Koiyan’s home, which provided them with evidence to charge her with one felony count of exploitation of a disabled person. This decision reflects severe concerns about ethical boundaries and safeguards within caregiving professions.
The nature of the videos has led to public and media scrutiny on social media behavior among healthcare professionals, particularly those responsible for the care of vulnerable populations. Community leaders and advocates for the disabled have voiced their dismay at the lack of respect shown to individuals who rely on caregivers for safety and welfare.
Koiyan was booked at the Walton County Jail, where she was later released after posting a $7,500 bond. The investigation is still active, with police not ruling out the possibility of additional charges once they confirm the locations of the heartbreaking incidents portrayed in the videos. Lowry stated, "At this time, we cannot say with certainty where the second video was filmed, but the investigation is continuing. Additional charges are definitely possible."
This case highlights the urgent need for stricter regulations and oversight within the home healthcare industry, particularly related to the standards of conduct expected from those caring for individuals with disabilities. The potential for abuse or exploitation within such care environments must be addressed to prevent similar distressing incidents from occurring again.
Activists and family members of individuals with disabilities are now calling for more comprehensive training for caregivers, ensuring they understand not only how to care for those with disabilities but also to maintain their dignity and respect. This kind of education can serve as a barrier against future incidents fueled by the quest for social media fame through shock value.
With both the legal proceedings against Koiyan and the broader societal discussions around caregiver responsibilities and ethics continuing, this case may lead to important changes within health care policies and practices aimed at protecting the most vulnerable among us.