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Jan 16, 2015
Oct 10, 2022
Joel
Grace
72
57
70 inches
150 lbs
Black / African American
Male
In the late autumn of 2009, Joel Wesley Grace was a familiar face in his community in Leesville, Louisiana. At 57 years old, he was known by the nickname "Black" to some. Mr. Grace lived a simple life at the Shady Oaks Trailer Park on Pitkin Road. Having been recently laid off from his job at Fort Polk, he was anticipating a call to be rehired. Without a vehicle of his own, he was often seen walking or getting rides from friends to get around town. His family described him as a man deeply connected to his relatives, one who cherished spending time with his nieces and nephews. While he had been known to leave for short periods before, his ties to his family were strong, and he was not one to miss important family gatherings. There is some uncertainty surrounding the exact date of his disappearance. Family members last saw Joel Grace in the Leesville area on November 18, 2009. Another report indicates he was last seen at his home on November 25, 2009. What is known is that he vanished from his residence, leaving behind crucial personal items, including his wallet, jacket, and shoes. This detail suggested to those who knew him that he had not intended to be gone for long. Mr. Grace was a man with distinct features; he stood 5'10" and weighed around 150 pounds, with graying black hair and brown eyes. Perhaps his most recognizable characteristic was his mustache, which was mostly white on the right side and black on the left. As the days turned into weeks, concern grew among his loved ones. When Mr. Grace failed to show up for Thanksgiving and then missed his brother's birthday, his family knew something was wrong. It was completely out of character for the family-oriented man to miss such significant occasions. Their increasing worry led them to officially report him missing to the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office in December 2009. In the years that have followed, his family has been left without answers. The investigation into Joel Wesley Grace's disappearance remains open, a lingering source of pain and uncertainty for his family and the community. Despite the passage of time, the search for answers continues for the man who seemingly vanished, leaving behind a life and a family that misses him dearly.
Nov 18, 2009
Leesville
Louisiana
Vernon Parish
16172
Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office
Leesville
Louisiana
Vernon Parish
71466
Sylvester Denmond
Detective
203 South 3rd Street, Louisiana
3372381311
County
Law Enforcement
09-02803
2009-12-01
Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office
Black
Brown
Brown
05/20/2026
