Prosecutors filed the probable cause affidavit on Wednesday in support of a 72-hour hold request in the case, Tippecanoe County Prosecutor Patrick Harrington said in an email. 0:05 1:00 LAFAYETTE, Ind. We encourage anyone who might know where she is or anyone who comes into contact with her to contact Lafayette Police.. Sweet managed Lafayette's Hancock Fabrics store for years after studying fashion design, political science and English in college. There was a problem saving your notification. LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. Jeff Mays is a contributing writer for NewsOne, specializing in news about missing persons, via the Black and Missing Foundation. 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From that point on, you identify what evidence exists or doesnt exist. The mother of Goodie's cousin spoke exclusively with 12News and said the whole state of Texas needs to be on the lookout. In this case the key is that some people had warning signs. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. LAFAYETTE, La. Suicide Note Revealed After Shocking Death, Black History In China: The History Of China's First Black Inhabitants. State police said he was an acquaintance of a relative of the girl. If there is any allegation of wrongdoing we will seek justice. Nothing to the contrary has come to surface and we havent recognized anything that says she has been harmed, said Judice. 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. Friends, family search for Lafayette woman missing after seeking seeking care, shelter. Hopefully she sees all the people who are willing to help her.". The 10-year old girl from New Iberia was located Monday morning in St. Martin Parish and is being evaluated by medical personnel, Louisiana State Police spokesperson Trooper First Class Thomas Gossen said in a release. 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 "I just saved that little girl's life, bruh. UPDATE: Three teens who were reported missing from their homes Wednesday have been found safe in 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. Case Num: M254320823 Location: River Ridge, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana A Louisianagirl who was takenSunday afternoon has been found with the help of a sanitation worker on his trash route. This isn't the first time the friends and family of Jenny Sweet have lost touch with her, but they're concerned this time might be different. But Felixs aunt Andrus was also charged with being an accessory to rape and improper supervision of a minor, with Cousin Portia Felix being charged with obstruction of justice. Goodie's information was also shared by the Facebook group Missing People in America. Shes a daughter. "And I believe that because during the pandemic, there were capacity concerns and the same thing was true with rehab facilities. Lafayette Police said Dixon and her boyfriend were found near Jefferson High School Tuesday around 4 p.m. Cases involving African Americans also tend to receive less media coverage than missing Whites, with missing men of color getting even less attention. The man was preliminarily charged with criminal confinement, Sherer said. 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. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. It's been two weeks since sexual harassment allegations against Broussard Police Chief Brannon Decou were made public. James Chadwell II, 42, is facing charges including attempted murder, child molest, strangulation and kidnapping after a missing 9-year-old All Rights Reserved. For the remainder of the month, Find our Missing will explore the unfortunate link between domestic violence and missing persons. Police also allege that Felixs cousin went to great lengths to make police believe the family had been in contact with the missing girl, telling authorities that another cousin had been in contact with the girl and that she had even overheard Keioshas voice on the phone. A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for a 14-year-old girl from Lafayette. 'Dilbert' Comic Creator Calls Black People A 'Hate Group,' Urges Segregation So Whites Can 'Escape', Kyle Rittenhouse Faces 2nd Civil Lawsuit, Continues To Beg For Money From His Supporters, Bernie Mac Show Star Camille Winbush Is Not Ashamed Of Joining OnlyFans, Mississippi Cops Beat, Waterboarded Handcuffed Black Men, Shot 1 For Dating White Women': Lawyers, Ben Stein's 'Aunt Jemima' Rant Is A Master Class On White Privilege, Why Did tWitch Kill Himself? Where one type of abuse exists, the other is also likely to be present. 32-year-old Ella Goodie, a contact driver, was Two of her relatives falsely told authorities that she was in contact with them after April 30, said Wilson. The Lafayette Parish Sheriffs Office says Angie Lizbeth Aguilera-Mejia has been located and is safe. They were both safe. She was last seen wearing a denim jacket with blue pants. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. 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. UPDATE: 03/29/22 6:36 p.m. Brandon Jermaine Francisco is believed to be the last person to have come in contact with Ella Goodie, who has not been seen or heard from by family since March 9. Lyft did not respond to the questions by The Advocate as of Monday afternoon. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. We're campaigning on the north side at the advice of the officer in charge of the case because he said we have just as much of a chance of finding her as they do, which makes me think they're not taking it very seriously. They posted digital flyers on social media over the weekend and shared paper flyers with business owners in the neighborhood where their friend was last seen Monday. I hope shes good, I feel she will be.. After Keiosha Felix (pictured) went missing from her paternal aunts house in Duson, La., on April 30 of this year, police say a cousin told police in an affidavit that the Lafayette police said just before 7 p.m. Monday, officers went to 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). Email Davide Mamone at dmamone@theadvocate.com. Many people are concerned about her, especially given the fact that she is so close to having her baby.. 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. Ella Goodie, of Scott, was last seen driving her 2012 Audi Q5 (pictured below) on I-10 W. toward Texas. Ella Goodie, 32, was last seen March 9, according to Chief Chad Leger. Breaud has been friends with Sweet since 1996, when they were sixth-graders at Lafayette Middle School. She was last seen wearing a denim jacket with blue pants. WebThe LA Repository for Missing and Unidentified Persons Information Program website provides a way to search Louisiana's database of missing and unidentified people. SPD said that about 12 hours later, traffic cameras saw her vehicle coming back into Louisiana. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. I dont believe that at all, second cousin Dionne Williams told the Advertiser. Goodie is described as a Black female, 53 in height, weighing approximately 168 lbs. The license plate number is NRN6551. A missing persons report may also be used to cover up a homicide. Kahanek said she made arrangements, and Sweet suddenly stopped answering calls and messages April 14. 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. "She had her whole life going for her," Breaud said. Sign up for newsletters emailed to your inbox. After Keiosha Felix (pictured) went missing from her paternal aunts house in Duson, La., on April 30 of this year, police say a cousin told police in an affidavit that the family had been in touch with the 15-year-old by phone. LAFAYETTE A missing nine-year-old girl was found injured inside the home of a 42-year-old man on Monday in Lafayette, according to police. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 30-year-old Skye Angers is 7-months pregnant with a baby girl, her mother Traci Angers confirmed with KLFY. If you use a windshield cover, you can at least forget about scrapping the ice off your windshield to save some time and hassle. She hasn't posted publicly since April 12. We may be dealing with a human [trafficking] case, we may have [stepped] in to something more than a runaway, Duson Police Chief Frank Andrew allegedly wrote in a text message to now-dismissed investigator Lt. Gerald Credeur. We want to know from Keiosha what her allegation is. Scott Police said they were not able to track her car since then, and her family has not heard from her. Her posts also convey a mistrust of health care providers. man accused in attack on Southern University, UPDATE: Cecilia High School evacuation lifted, Johnston Street intersections to close Friday, Downtown Lafayette planning to expand residential, Local authorities warn of scam in South Louisiana, Emergency SNAP benefits ending, cuts of up to $95, Extra pandemic-related SNAP benefits end in March, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Name: John L. Adams Status: missing Missing since: 2004-08-25 FACES Num: 409 Case Num: H-33225-2004 Alt. According to a 2008 report by the National Policing Improvement Agency, it is not uncommon for false missing persons reports to be filed to lead detectives away from family members as suspects. LAFAYETTE, La. Gauthier is an 18-year-old freshman at LSU. The girl was taken to a local hospital. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. From the very beginning, Keioshas case has been complicated. Teenage girls are most at risk of domestic violence and many are falling through the system, said Natalie Wilson, c0-founder of the Black and Missing Foundation. Citizens can access the form by visiting www.lsp.org and clicking the Suspicious Activity link. 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. UPDATE: Missing Lafayette woman found safe in Duson Sweet, 36, had been reaching out for help on social media before her sudden disappearance last month, Her Snap chat and Facebook pages have also gone silent, and calls to her cell phone have gone unanswered, Traci Angers said. ( KLFY ) The Lafayette Parish Sheriffs Office would like the publics assistance locating Angie Lizbeth Aguilera-Mejia, 10. INDIANAPOLIS A man was arrested after police rescued a missing 9-year-old from his home. Police said when she was rescued, she had bruises on her body and had been bitten by a dog. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Police are also searching for a person of interest. Her phone is now turned off, her friends said. We ask them to come forward with the information needed to find her, said Wilson. According to the Lafayette Police Department, officers were called to the 2400 block of Main Street Monday just before 7 p.m. on reports of a missing and endangered 9-year-old girl. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 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. 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 13-year-old weighs 100 pounds, is 5 feet, 4 inches tall, has light brown hair and brown eyes., Two other girls went missing from their St. Landry Parish homes. The agency had issued the alert Sunday night saying the girl was last seen getting into the sedan at a relative's home that afternoon and was believed to be in imminent danger. The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating three teens who went missing from their homes. The Scott Police Department (SPD) said her vehicle was seen on March 9 on I-10 heading toward Texas. You have permission to edit this article. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. (KLFY) The Lafayette Parish Sheriffs Office would like the publics assistance locating Angie Lizbeth Aguilera-Mejia, 10. 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