Lashawnda Coates

Missing

Case Description
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Lashawnda Patrice Coates, a 10-month-old baby from River Rouge, Michigan, disappeared on August 1, 1991. The case began when Lashawnda was placed into protective care by Michigan's Department of Social Services after a disturbing incident where her father, Byron Ogletree, used her as a shield during an altercation with her mother, Samora Coates. After initially being placed with family members and in foster care, she was eventually sent to live with her paternal grandmother, Barbara Brown.
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Last Seen: Aug 01, 1991
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Victim Details

Sep 17, 2015

Jul 26, 2018

Lashawnda

Coates

33

27 inches

20 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Aug 01, 1991

River Rouge

Michigan

Wayne County

48218

24230

River Rouge Police Deparment

River Rouge

Michigan

,

2247-91

River Rouge Police Deparment

Black

Brown

Brown

09/30/2024


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Lashawnda Coates, a Black/African American female, was last seen in River Rouge, Michigan on August ... ...Read More
04/17/2024
Is there a memorial planned for Lashawnda? If so, I would love to attend and pay my respects. Please... ...Read More
03/25/2024
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