For the remainder of the month, Find our Missing will explore the unfortunate link between domestic violence and missing persons. Kahanek said Sweet was in an abusive relationship that isolated her from her passions and friends. The teen was reported as a runaway to Lafayette police just before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14. The twists and turns and all the potential issues still at play in this case demonstrate how complicated potential domestic abuse cases involving children are, said Wilson. Sweet was last heard from on April 14. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. She was found to be two other girls who were both reported missing from St. Landry Parish. She was last seen wearing a denim jacket with blue pants. State police said he was an acquaintance of a relative of the girl. Sign up for newsletters emailed to your inbox. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. One family member said on Facebook that when Goodie's brother and sister-in-law last spoke to her, she said she was headed to Texas to drop someone off through Lyft. One of the callers who alerted police to the vehicle made efforts to ensure the car couldnt leave the area, the St. Martin Parish Police Office said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. James Brian Chadwell hid a missing 9-year-old girl in his home, according to police who believe he battered and hurt the girl, She also said Goodie's mother, her aunt, is desperate and frustrated to find her daughter, but doesn't want to "rush police to do their job. Like our content? 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. We have been calling and trying to ft her for days and still havent got in touch with her, Williams wrote on Facebook. Judice says the Felix case shows the importance of paying attention to the information that young people communicate to adults. Friends, family and law enforcement are searching for Ella Quiana Goodie, a 32-year-old Lafayette woman who has been missing since March 9. LAFAYETTE, La. Select from these options: Breaking News, Evening News Headlines, Latest COVID-19 Headlines, Morning News Headlines, Special Offers. The Scott Police Department, located west of Lafayette, is requesting the publics assistance in 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. LAFAYETTE, Ind. Jenny Sweet is pictured with her Pyrenees mix, Luna. A notification went out on some cell phones at about 1:30 a.m. Monday. "I was on my trash route. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Two of her relatives falsely told authorities that she was in contact with them after April 30, said Wilson. Goodie is described as a Black female, 53 in height, weighing approximately 168 lbs. A tense afternoon in a district courtroom ahead of a murder trial ended with sheriff's deputies escorting groups to their cars to prevent furt, "I hadn't talked to her for a while when she started popping up on Facebook pleading for help," Kahanek said. It was the last time her family heard from her. We ask them to come forward with the information needed to find her, said Wilson. Deputies say the girls were not accompanied by anyone. LAFAYETTE, La. The license plate number is NRN6551. Email Davide Mamone at dmamone@theadvocate.com. SCOTT, La. UPDATE: Three girls who went missing found safe. Police are still hopeful that Felix is alive. 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"And I believe that because during the pandemic, there were capacity concerns and the same thing was true with rehab facilities. Its hard to charge a person with rape when you dont have a victim to testify. (KLFY) The Lafayette Parish Sheriffs Office would like the publics assistance locating Angie Lizbeth Aguilera-Mejia, 10. Email Megan Wyatt at mwyatt@theadvocate.com. All Rights Reserved. ------------------------------------------------------------Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere. It's been two weeks since sexual harassment allegations against Broussard Police Chief Brannon Decou were made public. There was a problem saving your notification. Soon after her disappearance, Lafayette police released video taken about the time she went missing. (KLFY) The family of 33-year-old Ella Goodie said they last saw her Wednesday, March 9. We want to know from Keiosha what her allegation is. She made it seem so effortless. Law enforcement in St. Landry Parish were also involved in the search. Gauthier is an 18-year-old freshman at LSU. 30-year-old Skye Angers is 7-months pregnant with a baby girl, her mother Traci Angers confirmed with KLFY. Elissa Meche, 14, has blonde hair. In their release, the sheriff's office said that information shared on social media suggesting the girls were kidnapped was not accurate. Andrus also allegedly told investigators that she was unaware of any rape but that her boyfriend may have played with her privates. According to the report, Andrus was asked why she did not report the alleged abuse to authorities. According to a probable cause affidavit filed on Wednesday, the man forced the girl to go into his basement, perform a sexual act and made threats to kill her if she screamed or told anyone what happened. They said shes a contract driver, and she was picking up Anyone with information regarding Goodies whereabouts is urged to contact the Scott Police Department at (337) 233-3715, Louisiana State Police at (318) 484-2194, or your local law enforcement agency. Kahanek and Sweet met when they were 18 through mutual friends and grew closer in their 20s through their shared love for costume designing and belly dancing. Kristen Kahanek, another friend who is acting as a spokesperson for Sweet's family, said Sweetagreed to seek medical treatment for open wounds and bruises last month if someone secured care for her beloved dog, a Pyrenees mix named Luna. Jenny Sweet, center, is pictured in this 2013 photo in a belly dancing outfit she made herself. Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - In Lafayette Parish, police in Scott are asking for the publics help locating a missing woman who hasnt been heard from in a week. A Louisianagirl who was takenSunday afternoon has been found with the help of a sanitation worker on his trash route. Estrella Sifuentes-Perez went missing from Lafayette Parish on January 14 near the 100 block of Basin Rd. Family members Missing Lafayette woman may have been driving Lyft customer to Texas, Scott police say. LAFAYETTE, La. Police said Chadwell allegedly lured the girl into the residence by inviting her to pet his dogs, WXIN reports. She was last seen wearing a denim jacket with blue pants. All Rights Reserved. LAFAYETTE, La. Jenny Sweet, right, was last seen on April 14 with her boyfriend, Richard Ramsey Jr. Jenny Sweet is pictured in this 2013 photo in a belly dancing outfit she made herself. Jenny Sweet, right, is pictured with her lifelong friend, Ariana Breaud, in this 2012 photo. She's such a bright light. Bridgette Dugas. In the Facebook Live video that has amassed more than 1.9 million views,Merrick ispointing the camera at a car in a field andan individual is seen being taken away from the scene. Anyone who has information regarding the whereabouts of Francisco or Goodie is urged to contact the Scott Police Department at 337-233-3715 or their closest law enforcement agency. Many people are concerned about her, especially given the fact that she is so close to having her baby.. (WLFI) Lafayette Police are searching for a missing 14-year-old Hispanic girl with down syndrome. Lyft said to The Advocate that the ride described did not occur on the app platform but that the company has been in contact with the law enforcement to offer assistance. Addison Wade, 13, has brown hair and blue eyes. Police said when she was rescued, she had bruises on her body and had been bitten by a dog. All rights reserved. Children who witness domestic abuse are exposed to harm and may also be the victims of direct abuse, according to the National Policing improvement Agency. Family and friends are using social media to get the word out about their loved one. NewsOne has partnered with the Black and Missing Foundation to focus on the crisis of missing African Americans. The Lafayette Parish Sheriffs Office, who took control of the case, said in an interview with NewsOne that the priority is finding Keiosha. Police are looking for a witness in the case who may have had contact with her, Judice told NewsOne, and are hoping to identify the man in the picture below (the woman in the photo is not Keiosha). The Scott Police Department, located west of Lafayette, is requesting the publics assistance in helping find a person of interest in connection to a missing woman who reportedly drove to Texas. Lafayette police said just before 7 p.m. Monday, officers went to the 2400 block of Main Street, which is just west of Sagamore Parkway, for a report of a missing and endangered 9-year-old girl. The 10-year old girl from New Iberia was Lafayette Police said Dixon and her boyfriend were found near Jefferson High School Tuesday around 4 p.m. LAFAYETTE, La. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Keiosha Felix may contact the Lafayette Parish Sheriffs Office at (337) 232-Tips or the Black and Missing Foundations confidential Tip Line. A missing persons report may also be used to cover up a homicide. Breaud said she lost touch with Sweet for about two years at the height of her addiction, but the friends reconnected again in late 2019 just before the pandemic. Detectives believe Angie may still be in the area.If you see Angie, or have any information on her whereabouts, please call the Lafayette Parish Sheriffs Office at (337) 232-9211, Crime Stoppers at (337) 232-TIPS(8477) or submit a tip on the Lafayette Sheriff App. WebThe LA Repository for Missing and Unidentified Persons Information Program website provides a way to search Louisiana's database of missing and unidentified people. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Sweet's friends took matters into their own hands after hearing little from police about the case. Contact Ashley White at adwhite@theadvertiser.com or on Twitter @AshleyyDi.. Friends, family and law enforcement are searching for Ella Quiana Goodie, a 32-year-old Lafayette woman who has been missing since March 9. According to Childhelp, the effects of child abuse are devastating on young lives. According to Childhelp, an organization dedicated to ending child abuse, more than 90 percent of juvenile sexual abuse victims know their perpetrator. Anyone with information regarding Goodie's whereabouts is asked to contact the Scott Police Department at 337-233-3715 or any local law enforcement agency. Sweet was last heard from on April 14. Her phone is now turned off, her friends said. Family members say they believe she was working as a Lyft driver when she went missing. But until you have an allegation from her, its hard to move forward, Judice added. UPDATE: Three teens who were reported missing from their homes Wednesday have been found safe in From the very beginning, Keioshas case has been complicated. No one was arrested and no charges were filed in this missing persons case, LPSO says. A single-vehicle crash that took place overnight on Monday on LA Highway 182 near Judson Walsh in St. Landry Parish claimed the life of the un, An 18-year-old is dead and another passenger seriously injured after a single-vehicle crash on LA Highway 383 in Jeff Davis Parish, according . Andrus stated she asked Leon about it and he said it was not true so she left it alone, according to police reports. She was last seen in the area of Teal Road and 18th Street, She is described as having dark, short hair and wearing a white shirt and black Capri pants. Although African Americans make up just 13 percent of the U.S. population, we account for 33 percent of the missing in the Federal Bureau of Investigations database. According to Lafayette Parish law enforcement, one of the girls left her home in Lafayette Parish sometime during the night of Tuesday February 16, or the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Case Num: M254320823 Location: River Ridge, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana SCOTT, La. UPDATE: The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office says that the three teen reported missing Wednesday were located safely in Lafayette Parish. They noticed something was awry and failed to act and failed to notify state workers or law enforcement that this was a situation that was forthcoming, said Judice. Keiosha was initially reported as a runaway. LAFAYETTE, Ind. I just seen this gray car parked in a field, there was a dude who hasthat little 10-year-old girl,"Merrick said in aFacebook Live video that has gone viral. Hopefully she sees all the people who are willing to help her.". Bridgette Dugas said officers have received leads on possible sightings and have followed up on every one of them. Sweet was reported missing to the Lafayette Police Department on April 19, according to agency spokesperson Cpl. The Lafayette Police Department said The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. She was last seen wearing a gray hoodie and blue jeans, carrying a black Reebok backpack. LSU Police has been investigating the disappearance of one of our students, freshman Kori Gauthier, for almost 24 hours, and has been in close contact with her Tammy Washington, her first cousin, said she felt optimistic despite the rising concerns over her disappearance. She could have been a great fashion designer. ( KLFY) The family of 33-year-old Ella Goodie said they last saw her Wednesday, March 9. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. She had gotten out of an abusive relationship months earlier, her friends said, but that left her homeless with few resources during the pandemic. A photo was not provided. The charges against Wilkerson for second-degree kidnapping and simple rape were eventually dropped. Francisco currently has an active warrant for his arrest for failing to appear in court in Rapides Parish the date Goodie was last seen. She is 5 feet, 5 inches and weighs between 115 to 120 pounds with dark brown hair and brown eyes, according to LSU's statement. LAFAYETTE, La. The Scott Police Department, located west of Lafayette, is requesting the publics assistance in helping find a person of interest in connection to a missing woman who reportedly drove to Texas. As soon as we find Keiosha and bring her home, we will try to find what resources she needs so she understands the dangers of being a 15 year-old alone in the world and all the bad things that can happen, said Judice. If you use a windshield cover, you can at least forget about scrapping the ice off your windshield to save some time and hassle. 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