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Isaac Howard Missing Person Case

Last seen in St. Rose, Louisiana on May 28, 1998

Victim Details

Mar 27, 2013

Mar 23, 2023

Isaac

Howard

62

34

70 inches

145 lbs

Black / African American

Male

May 28, 1998

St. Rose

Louisiana

St. Charles Parish

5285

Saint Charles Parish Sheriff's Office

Hahnville

Louisiana

St. Charles Parish

70057

Derek Pertuis

Lieutenant

15045 River Road, Louisiana

9853311559

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.stcharlessheriff.org/

98-17795

Saint Charles Parish Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19774) and 2 other sources
In the spring of 1998, a family's life was forever changed when Isaac Ray Howard, a 34-year-old man, vanished from St. Rose, Louisiana. He was last seen at his mother's residence on May 28, 1998. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were immediately concerning. The day after he was last seen, his car was discovered abandoned within the same community of St. Rose, adding a layer of mystery to his sudden absence. At the time he went missing, there were concerns that he might have been experiencing memory loss, a detail that has left his loved ones with years of unanswered questions.

Isaac Ray Howard was a Black / African American male with black hair and brown eyes. He stood at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed approximately 145 pounds. He had several distinguishing physical features that his family hoped would aid in his identification, including a scar on his chest, a mole on the back of his neck, and two additional moles on the back of his head. On the day he disappeared, he was reportedly wearing a white or light-colored t-shirt, blue jeans, and black work boots, a simple outfit that offers a final visual memory for those who saw him last.

The investigation into Isaac Howard's disappearance has been handled by the Saint Charles Parish Sheriff's Office. Despite the passage of time, his case remains an active missing person investigation. Information was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System in March 2013, with law enforcement and his family continuing to seek any information that could lead to answers. Over the years, few details have emerged, and the case has grown cold, leaving a painful void for his family. The official investigation continues to seek any information that might shed light on what happened to Isaac Ray Howard after he left his mother's home on that May day.
Last Seen: May 28, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Isaac Ray Howard - The Charley Project
  • 3943DMLA - Isaac Ray Howard - Doe Network

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Louisiana
    UP2093 • Found Jun 4, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 32–42 vs 34
    Race 100%Black
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 days after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Mississippi
    UP4683 • Found Sep 4, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 72%115 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 92%165 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Belle Chasse, Louisiana - unidentified case UP54169
    John Doe — Belle Chasse, Louisiana
    UP54169 • Found Dec 1, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
    Weight 92%165 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — New Orleans, Louisiana - unidentified case UP2273
    John Doe — New Orleans, Louisiana
    UP2273 • Found Jan 4, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 45–60 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Moss Point, Mississippi
    UP14412 • Found Jul 16, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 79%Est. 45–50 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 73%112 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 86%170 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — LaPlace, Louisiana
    UP2092 • Found Jul 15, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 34
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
    Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Reserve, Louisiana - unidentified case UP76537
    John Doe — Reserve, Louisiana
    UP76537 • Found Jul 3, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%17 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'10"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Louisiana - unidentified case UP855
    John Doe — Louisiana
    UP855 • Found Mar 6, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'5" vs 5'10"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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