Dec 22, 2009
Jan 12, 2024
Richard
Davidson, Jr.
63
41
64 inches
68 inches
120 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
The disappearance of Richard Jerry Davidson, Jr. is a case marked by uncertainty, with the exact date and circumstances of his last contact remaining unclear. Communication from him ceased at some point in 2002, when he last spoke with his sister. The last known sighting of him was by his girlfriend in early 2003 in Mittie, Louisiana. Over a year would pass before he was officially reported as a missing person to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on February 24, 2004. At the time of his disappearance, he was 41 years old. The significant delay between his last known contact and the official report has complicated the investigation from the outset, leaving a void of information and a trail that had grown cold. Richard, who sometimes used the alias Danny Jones, is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing, his height was estimated to be between 5'4" and 5'8", and his weight between 135 and 150 pounds. He has several distinct tattoos that could aid in his identification. These include the name "Dillon" on the top of his right forearm, a mosquito hawk covering a syringe on his inner arm, and unspecified prison tattoos on his left arm. Additionally, he has a Playboy bunny tattooed on his left calf and the name "Karen" on the inside of his left ankle. A scar on the top of his right forearm serves as another distinguishing physical characteristic. The lack of detail concerning the clothing he was wearing or any personal belongings he may have had with him at the time further obscures the picture of his final known days. The investigation into Richard's disappearance has been hampered by a lack of substantive leads and the ambiguous timeline of events. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department has been handling the case, but few details have been made public over the years. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are officially classified as unknown. The emotional toll on his family is evident in the prolonged uncertainty they have endured. Without a clear understanding of when or how he vanished, they have been left with unanswered questions for years. The overview of the case underscores the difficulties faced by law enforcement when a significant amount of time elapses before a person is reported missing, making it challenging to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses with fresh recollections.
Jan 01, 2003
Mittie
Louisiana
Allen Parish
3385
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Calcasieu Parish
70615
Tony Mancuso
Sheriff
5400 East Broad Street, Louisiana
3374913715
County
Law Enforcement
04-009713
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
Brown
Brown
Brown
05/24/2026