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Apr 11, 2013
Aug 06, 2018
David
Li
15
2
38 inches
37 lbs
Asian
Male
A young boy named David Li disappeared from Metairie, Louisiana, around January 15, 2012. At the tender age of two, David, an Asian male with black hair and brown eyes, was last seen in the company of his mother, Xiaolan Li. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are deeply concerning, as authorities believe he was abducted by his mother. This belief is substantiated by the issuance of a felony warrant for kidnapping for Xiaolan Li on January 9, 2013. The pair are thought to have traveled to China, adding a complex international dimension to the search for the young boy. At the time of his disappearance, David was approximately 3 feet 2 inches tall and weighed around 37 pounds. The case was officially registered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office leading the investigation. The case, classified as a family abduction, has remained open for over a decade, a heart-wrenching reality for those who knew David. Over the years, age-progressed photos have been created and circulated in the hopes that someone might recognize him. The disappearance of David Li serves as a painful reminder of the lasting impact of family abduction. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement and child advocacy organizations continue to seek information that could lead to his whereabouts. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office maintains an open case file, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward. The core of this case is the alleged abduction of a very young child by his non-custodial mother, who is now wanted on a felony kidnapping warrant, with the belief that they are residing in China, making the search and potential recovery efforts incredibly challenging.
Jan 15, 2012
Metairie
Louisiana
Jefferson Parish
28727
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Harvey
Louisiana
Jefferson Parish
70058
1233 Westbank Expressway, Louisiana
5043635500
County
Law Enforcement
L040512
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
Black
Brown
Brown
05/22/2026
