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Deshanna Gray Missing Person Case

Last seen in Logansport, Louisiana on Nov 22, 2000

Victim Details

Dec 22, 2009

Oct 10, 2022

Deshanna

Gray

54

29

63 inches

130 lbs

145 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Nov 22, 2000

Logansport

Louisiana

De Soto Parish

3403

De Soto Parish Sheriff's Office

Mansfield

Louisiana

De Soto Parish

71052

205 Franklin Street, Louisiana

3188723956

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.dpso.org/

1099

De Soto Parish Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4112) and 6 other sources
In the small town of Logansport, Louisiana, the day before Thanksgiving in 2000 was the last time friends and family would see DeShanna Denise Gray. Known affectionately as 'DD' to those close to her, the 29-year-old was a mother of two with another child on the way; she was two months pregnant at the time of her disappearance. On the morning of November 22, DeShanna was seen walking down Crawford Street. Friends last saw her wearing a white t-shirt and black wind pants. Her plans for the holiday or the coming days remain unknown, but her departure from the lives of her children and family was abrupt and entirely out of character, according to her mother, who stated she had never just dropped out of sight before.

The last known sighting of DeShanna placed her in the Japan Quarters area of Logansport. It was there, at approximately 11:00 a.m., that she was reportedly seen getting into a full-sized or small blue pickup truck. The driver of the vehicle was described as an unknown white male. Witnesses noted that the truck was unfamiliar to the area, with some believing it may have had Texas or Arkansas license plates. The area where she was last seen was known for drug activity and prostitution. Following this sighting, DeShanna Gray was never heard from again.

In the years that followed DeShanna's disappearance, her case grew cold. The initial investigation by local authorities and later the De Soto Parish Sheriff's Office exhausted all leads, leaving them without suspects or a clear direction. The community was left with lingering questions and a family with an unfillable void. In an effort to aid in potential future identification, DNA samples were provided by DeShanna's mother and brother to the sheriff's office. This critical step ensures her genetic information is on file as the search for answers continues. The case is an overview of a mother who vanished just before a family holiday, last seen getting into a vehicle with an unidentified man. Despite the passage of time, the investigation into what happened to DeShanna Denise Gray remains open, a poignant and unresolved story of loss for her children and loved ones.
Last Seen: Nov 22, 2000

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • DeShanna Denise Gray - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person - DeShanna Denise Gray - KSLA
  • 3179DFLA - DeShanna Denise Gray - Doe Network
  • Gray,DeShanna D.missing November 22,2000
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP4112
  • November 22, 2000 The Disappearance of DeShanna Denise Gray ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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.

    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Kilgore, Texas - unidentified case UP3467
    Jane Doe — Kilgore, Texas
    UP3467 • Found Dec 23, 2000
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 29
    Location 87%59 mi away
    TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%4'10"–5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 98%115 lb vs 130–145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3198 • Found Jun 30, 2005
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 60%173 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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    Forum Posts (3)

    I’ve been diving into the disappearance of DeShanna Denise Gray, or "DeeDee" as her family calls... ...Read More
    11/10/2023
    Has anyone looked into that blue pickup truck mentioned in DeShanna Gray's case? It's remarkable how... ...Read More
    05/09/2023
    Has anyone looked into the license plate details on the truck DeeDee was seen getting into? I've... ...Read More
    01/06/2023

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