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Jun 27, 2017
May 19, 2021
Morris
Mayfield Sr.
88
81
73 inches
190 lbs
200 lbs
Black / African American
Male
In the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, a community known for its resilience and close-knit ties, the disappearance of Morris Mayfield Sr., an 81-year-old Army veteran, left his family and neighbors deeply concerned. On the morning of June 9, 2017, Mr. Mayfield was last seen at his home in the 2800 block of Tennessee Street. A family member reported seeing him at approximately 6 a.m., and another saw him two hours later. He was dressed in blue work pants, a white t-shirt, and white socks, but notably, he was not wearing any shoes. Mr. Mayfield, a retired cook from Ochsner Hospital, was a father to three and a grandfather to over a dozen. Mr. Mayfield lived with Alzheimer's disease, a condition that sometimes caused him to wander from his home. His son, Morris Mayfield Jr., explained that his father would get a "fixed idea that he's got somewhere to go." In the past, when he would wander, a familiar neighbor would typically find him and ensure his safe return. However, on this particular Friday, he vanished without a trace, leaving behind his cellular phone but taking his wallet with him. The New Orleans Police Department was alerted, and a missing person report was filed that same day. As days turned into weeks with no sign of Mr. Mayfield, his family grew increasingly desperate for answers. They tirelessly searched, handing out fliers and checking local shelters and hospitals, hoping to find any information that might lead to his whereabouts. The community was urged to be on the lookout for an elderly African-American man, described as being 6'1" and weighing between 180 and 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The case of Morris Mayfield Sr.'s disappearance is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's and the profound sense of loss that accompanies an unresolved absence. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance, a man known to his community simply walking away from his home one morning, remain a source of unanswered questions and enduring sorrow for his family.
Jun 09, 2017
New Orleans
Louisiana
Orleans Parish
33742
New Orleans PD Fifth District
New Orleans
Louisiana
,
New Orleans PD Fifth District
Black
Brown
Brown
05/21/2026
