LaKisha Shantella Taylor, a 27-year-old mother of three, vanished from Lake Charles, Louisiana, on June 13, 2008. At the time of her disappearance, she was living with her cousin, Sandy Stevenson. On that Friday morning, Stevenson left their home to get breakfast. When she returned, Taylor was gone, leaving behind a puzzling scene. An iron was still on, freshly ironed clothes were laid out on the bed, and a bath had been drawn, suggesting she was in the middle of her daily routine.
All of her personal belongings, including her purse, identification, money, jewelry, and cell phone, were left behind. It was highly uncharacteristic of Taylor to leave without contacting her family, especially her three young children.
Taylor was last seen wearing a pink and white tank top, a denim miniskirt, and pink slippers. She is a Black female with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'4' and weighing approximately 132 pounds. She has a tattoo on her neck and her ears are pierced. Her nickname is Kisha, and some records spell her first name as 'LaKesha.' She may have also used the last name Alexander. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance immediately raised concerns of foul play among investigators. There were no signs of forced entry at the residence. Her family attempted to call her cell phone, but the calls went directly to voicemail.
The investigation into LaKisha Taylor's disappearance has been ongoing for many years, yet she remains missing. Early in the investigation, numerous tips were received, including some that led to searches of a local cemetery and a property on North Bank Street, but these efforts did not lead to her discovery. Authorities have stated that they believe criminal activity was involved in her disappearance. Her estranged husband was identified as a person of interest in the case, but he has never been named a suspect. The Lake Charles Police Department continues to investigate her case, which they consider to be far from over. Taylor's family remains hopeful for answers and closure, believing that someone has information that could be crucial to solving the case.Last Seen: Jun 13, 2008
