Lakisha Jones Missing Person Case

Apr 15, 2010

Nov 17, 2021

Lakisha

Jones

41

15

61 inches

125 lbs

Black / African American

Female

In the early morning hours of December 14, 1999, 15-year-old Lakisha Danielle Jones left her residence on 1st Avenue South in Nashville, Tennessee. She was on her way to attend classes at Glencliff High School, dressed in a black shirt, green pants, a black jacket, and black shoes. Lakisha, however, never arrived at school that day and has not been seen or heard from since. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as a Black female, 5'1" tall and weighing 125 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She has a burn scar under her left eye and a tattoo of "C47" on her right thigh. The circumstances surrounding Lakisha's disappearance are unsettling, with very few details available to the public. Authorities have considered the possibility that she may have remained in the Nashville area or potentially traveled to Memphis, Tennessee. The investigation into her vanishing has remained open over the years, with law enforcement agencies like the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department seeking any information that could lead to a breakthrough in the case. Age-progressed photos have been created and circulated to provide a more current depiction of what Lakisha might look like in an effort to generate new leads. The case of Lakisha Danielle Jones is a long-standing and painful mystery for her family and community. Classified as an endangered missing person, the lack of information and closure has been a heavy burden. Shortly after she went missing, a profound tragedy struck her family when her mother was killed, a development that has added another layer of complexity and sorrow to the search for answers. The investigation has faced significant challenges due to the limited information available from the outset. Despite the passage of time, the hope of finding out what happened to Lakisha persists, with law enforcement and her loved ones continuing to seek information from the public. Her case serves as a somber reminder of the lasting impact of a person's disappearance.

Dec 15, 1999

Nashville

Tennessee

Davidson County

No

26662

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department

Nashville

Tennessee

Davidson County

37201

200 James Robertson Parkway, Tennessee

6158628600

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/police

99-608066

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

07/06/2026