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Dec 12, 2008
Oct 07, 2022
Henry
Lawrence, Jr.
70
45
71 inches
185 lbs
Black / African American
Male
In the late autumn of 1998, a sense of unease settled over a family in Vivian, Louisiana. Henry Lawrence, Jr., a 45-year-old African American man, had made plans to travel to Dallas, Texas, with a friend. He was last seen in his hometown in the vicinity of the 300 block of Choctaw Street, a few days before Thanksgiving. The date provided for his last contact is November 26, 1998. When he embarked on his trip, his loved ones had no reason to believe it would be the last time they would see him. He never returned from this trip, and as days turned into weeks, a harrowing silence replaced any expectation of his homecoming. Henry was a man with distinct features. Standing at five feet eleven inches and weighing around 185 pounds, he had black hair that was partially gray. He had brown eyes and may have worn a mustache. A notable characteristic was a tattoo on one of his arms bearing the names "Henry Lawrence and Carrie Abraham". When he was last seen, he was wearing a plaid shirt and khaki pants. These personal details, while creating a clear picture of the man, have unfortunately not been enough to bring about his return or provide any concrete answers to his concerned family and community. The official investigation into the disappearance of Henry Lawrence, Jr., has yielded few answers over the decades. He was reported missing to the Vivian Police Department, but the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain frustratingly unclear. The narrative of his case is sparse; he left for a trip with a friend and was never heard from again. This lack of information has left a void for his family, a space filled with unanswered questions and the lingering pain of not knowing what became of him. The case of Henry Lawrence, Jr. is a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish, leaving behind a legacy of uncertainty and a desperate hope for resolution that persists year after year.
Nov 26, 1998
Vivian
Louisiana
Caddo Parish
3138
Vivian Police Department
Vivian
Louisiana
Caddo Parish
71082
121 North Pine Street, Louisiana
3183752914
Local
Law Enforcement
99-000261
Vivian Police Department
5002
Gray or Partially Gray
Brown
Brown
05/09/2026
