278 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Rita Shaw Missing Person Case

Last seen in New Orleans, Louisiana on Apr 01, 2011

Victim Details

Created

Oct 08, 2014

Case Added

Oct 11, 2022

Firstname

Rita

Lastname

Shaw

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

69 inches

Weight

220 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Apr 01, 2011

City

New Orleans

State

Louisiana

County

Orleans Parish

Agency ID

15895

Agency Name

New Orleans Police Department 7th Police District

Agency City

New Orleans

Agency State

Louisiana

Agency County

Orleans Parish

Agency Zip Code

70127

Agency Contact

Agency Address

10101 Dwyer Road New Orleans, LA 70127, Louisiana

Agency Phone

5046586070

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.nola.gov/nopd/districts/

Agency Case #

E-24293-11

Agency Report Date

2011-05-16

Primary Agency

New Orleans Police Department 7th Police District

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

08/20/2026

Area Last Seen:

View Videos (1)

Missing in Louisiana: Rita Shaw

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!

Rita Marie Shaw, a 44-year-old woman from New Orleans, Louisiana, vanished on April 1, 2011. She was last seen at her home in the 4700 block of Cerise Street, where she lived with her mother. The last person known to have seen her was her boyfriend. The specifics of her departure remain unclear; it is not known if she left by herself or if someone picked her up. Her mother reported her missing, stating that it was highly uncharacteristic for Rita to leave without informing anyone. Since that day ...

MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Rita Shaw, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month

Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Last Seen: Apr 01, 2011

Links to Additional Sources (8)

See any mistakes? Let us know!

Woman missing, witness dead, 10-year search continues - WWL-TV

Rita Marie Shaw - The Charley Project

MEMBER ACCESS

Unlock 6 additional sources

View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

View All Case Sources — $3.97/month

Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Rita Shaw Missing Person Case

Last seen in New Orleans, Louisiana on Apr 01, 2011

Victim Details

View Videos (1)

Case Description

Continue reading the complete case summary

Links to Additional Sources (8)

Unlock 6 additional sources

Latest News

Sailboat theft ends in deadly Rhode Island shootout

Human skulls, disturbing items found at home of serial killer-obsessed sicko charged with stalking

The Disappearance of Angelica Brophy

Was a police search for a murder weapon cut short by a guard dog's growl?

Mamdani’s pandering cries for accused killer ignores the real crisis at Rikers Island

The Disappearance of Alfred Hamilton

A wife is accused of her husband's murder. Can she clear her name?

In Mamdani’s world psycho killers are forever wronged — and victims should remain silent and check their privilege

Remains of Sara Reynolds Found in New Milford Township

At least 1 killed, 5 injured in shooting at rave in Switzerland

Forum Posts (2)

Join the discussion for Rita Shaw

Other Missing Cases from New Orleans, Louisiana