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Jul 03, 2017
Oct 10, 2022
Horace
Jones
64
47
68 inches
168 lbs
Black / African American
Male
In the late summer of 2007, a family's life was irrevocably changed when Horace Jerome Jones, a 47-year-old man from Belle Rose, Louisiana, vanished without a trace. On August 23, 2007, what seemed like an ordinary day of errands turned into the beginning of a long and painful mystery. After a shopping trip in the nearby town of Donaldsonville, Horace's brother dropped him off at his residence. It was the last time he was reportedly seen or heard from by his loved ones. In the days that followed, a growing sense of unease settled over his family as their calls and visits went unanswered. The disappearance of Horace, known affectionately to some as "Nick," was perplexing as there were no immediate signs of foul play or any indication that he had planned to leave. Concern for his well-being was amplified by the fact that he had existing health issues, making his unexplained absence all the more alarming for his family. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office was notified and opened an investigation into his case. Despite their efforts, leads were scarce, and the trail grew cold. Horace was a man with connections to the Baton Rouge area, a place he was known to visit often, which broadened the search but also complicated efforts to pinpoint his whereabouts. Years have passed since Horace Jones was last seen, yet his case remains an open and unresolved wound for his family and community. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Black male, standing at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 168 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. A tattoo on his left arm served as a distinguishing feature. The narrative of his case is a quiet one, marked not by dramatic developments but by the steady and agonizing passage of time. The lack of answers has left his family in a state of perpetual uncertainty, holding onto hope while grappling with the painful reality of his absence. The investigation by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office continues, a silent testament to a life that seemingly vanished after a simple trip to the store.
Aug 23, 2007
Belle Rose
Louisiana
Assumption Parish
32969
Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office
Napoleonville
Louisiana
Assumption Parish
70390
112 Franklin Avenue, Louisiana
9853697281
County
Law Enforcement
H-00742-07
2007-08-29
Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office
Black
Brown
Brown
05/21/2026
