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Missing Taranika Nichelle Raymond 
Taranika, approximately 1995; Age at the time of disappearance: -progression to Age at the time of disappearance: 31 (approximately 2013) Date reported missing : 11/13/1995 Missing location (approx) : New Orleans, Louisiana Missing classification : Endangered Runaway Gender : Female Ethnicity : Black DOB : 07/06/1982 (39) Age at the time of disappearance: 13 years old Height / Weight : 5'3, 165 pounds Description, clothing, jewerly and more : Gold apple earrings with "Tara" written on them, a gold apple ring with "Tara" written on it and a gold medallion ring with "Tara" and "Betty" written on it. Distinguishing characteristics, birthmarks, tattoos : African-American female. Black hair, brown eyes. Taranika's hair was long at the time of her disappearance. Her ears are pierced and she has a dimple on the left side of her face. Information on the case from local sources, may or may not be correct : Taranika was last seen at 10:00 p.m. on November 13, 1995 at her home in on north Derbigny Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. When her mother checked on her two hours later, she had disappeared. Authorities believe Taranika left of her own accord. She may still be in the New Orleans area. Her mother described her as a normal teenAge at the time of disappearance: r who got good grades in school. Her hobbies included singing, skating, bingo and playing sports. Her case remains unsolved. Other information and links : ncy New Orleans Police Department 504-826-1265 September 2021 updates and sources The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children The Times-Picayune A missing person is a person who has disappeared and whose status as alive or dead cannot be confirmed as their location and condition are not known. A person may go missing through a voluntary disappearance, or else due to an accident, crime, death in a location where they cannot be found (such as at sea), or many other reasons. In most parts of the world, a missing person will usually be found quickly. While criminal abductions are some of the most widely reported missing person cases, these account for only 2�5% of missing children in Europe. By contrast, some missing person cases remain unresolved for many years. Laws related to these cases are often complex since, in many jurisdictions, relatives and third parties may not deal with a person's assets until their death is considered proven by law and a formal death certificate issued. The situation, uncertainties, and lack of closure or a funeral resulting when a person goes missing may be extremely painful with long-lasting effects on family and friends. Several organizations seek to connect, share best practices, and disseminate information and imAge at the time of disappearance: s of missing children to improve the effectiveness of missing children investigations, including the International Commission on Missing Persons, the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC), as well as national organizations, including the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in the US, Missing People in the UK, Child Focus in Belgium, and The Smile of the Child in Greece. CNN October 12, 2004. May 31, 2014; Age at the time of disappearance: -progression updated. |