Account
Sep 10, 2018
Jan 12, 2024
Maurice
Gipson
53
41
71 inches
160 lbs
Black / African American
Male
In the summer of 2012, a family was forever changed by the unexplained disappearance of Male Maurice Gipson. On July 2nd, which also marked his 41st birthday, Gipson was last seen leaving his home on Glass Creek Road in the rural community of Haynesville, Louisiana. He reportedly set out on foot with the intention of walking into the nearby town of Haynesville. This seemingly ordinary act would be the last time he was ever seen or heard from by his loved ones. In the days and weeks that followed, a concerning silence grew, and the family's attempts to make contact were met with nothing. The lack of communication was out of character, and a growing sense of dread prompted them to officially report him as a missing person. The initial investigation into Gipson's disappearance yielded very few clues, leaving both his family and law enforcement with a painful and frustrating puzzle. He was described as a Black male, standing at 6'1" and weighing approximately 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. On the day he vanished, there was no information available regarding the clothing he was wearing, and he did not have any known transportation. The circumstances surrounding his departure from his residence did not immediately suggest foul play, yet the complete absence of any trace of him was deeply unsettling. The Claiborne Parish Sheriff's Office took on the case, but the passage of time did little to uncover any significant leads that could shed light on what might have happened to him after he started his walk to Haynesville. Years have now passed since Male Maurice Gipson was last seen, and his case has grown cold, leaving his family with unanswered questions and the enduring pain of not knowing his fate. The official investigation remains open, but with a lack of new information, the trail has become faint. His disappearance serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish without a trace, leaving behind a legacy of uncertainty and a family forever marked by loss. The overview of this case is one of a man who seemingly stepped out for a walk on his birthday and never returned, with the circumstances of his disappearance remaining a complete mystery. The few details available paint a picture of a sudden and unexplained absence that continues to be a source of anguish for those who knew and loved him.
Jul 02, 2012
Haynesville
Louisiana
Claiborne Parish
71038
40909
Claiborne Parish Sheriff's Office
Homer
Louisiana
Claiborne Parish
71040
Kristan Hutchinson
Detective
613 East Main Street, Louisiana
3189272011
County
Law Enforcement
0502512
2012-08-27
Claiborne Parish Sheriff's Office
na
Black
Brown
Brown
05/24/2026
