In the spring of 2005, a 73-year-old man named Teurline Gobert, also known as 'Curly,' vanished from his home in Lake Charles, Louisiana. On April 7th, it is reported that he had an argument with a member of his family. Following the disagreement, Mr. Gobert left his residence with a small sum of money and was never heard from again. It was not unusual for him to leave with a small amount of cash.
At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Black male with partially gray hair, including sideburns that reached the tops of his ears, and blue eyes. He also had a medium-length beard and mustache and wore glasses. His height was estimated to be between 6 feet 1 inch and 6 feet 3 inches, with a weight of 190 to 210 pounds.
The day he was last seen, Mr. Gobert was wearing a brown shirt, a light blue jacket, and brown or gray pants. He was also wearing black shoes and his glasses. His case was classified as an endangered missing person. The Lake Charles Police Department is the investigating agency for this case, which was officially reported on April 21, 2005. Despite the passage of many years, few additional details regarding his disappearance have been made public.
The investigation into Teurline Gobert's disappearance remains open. His family has endured years of uncertainty, left with unanswered questions about the fate of their loved one. The circumstances surrounding his departure after a family argument provide a sorrowful backdrop to his case. The lack of any contact or new information since that day in 2005 has left a void in the lives of those who knew him. The case of Teurline 'Curly' Gobert is a somber reminder of the lasting pain and ambiguity that accompanies a long-term missing person case.Last Seen: Apr 7, 2005