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Zotanique Richard Missing Person Case

Last seen in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Oct 18, 2022

Victim Details

Jun 7, 2023

Mar 21, 2024

Zotanique

Richard

31

27

66 inches

180 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Oct 18, 2022

Baton Rouge

Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish

No

125722

Baton Rouge Police Department

Baton Rouge

Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish

70815

Chad Montgomery

Detective

9000 Airline Highway, Louisiana

2252397832

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.brla.gov/203/Police-Department

113741-22

Nov 21, 2022

Baton Rouge Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP104278) and 1 other source
In the autumn of 2022, a 27-year-old woman named Zotanique Ellen Richard was last seen in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exact date of her disappearance is not publicly known, but her last contact is recorded as October 18, 2022. At the time she went missing, Zotanique was reportedly experiencing homelessness, a circumstance that can often make tracking a person's last known movements incredibly challenging. When she was last seen, she was wearing a black jacket, grey sweatpants, and distinctive rainbow-colored Crocs. Authorities were notified of her disappearance over a month later, with a report being filed with the Baton Rouge Police Department on November 21, 2022.

Zotanique is described as a Black female with black hair and brown eyes, standing at approximately five feet, six inches tall and weighing around 180 pounds. The circumstances surrounding what happened to her after her last known contact are vague, as there has been a notable lack of public information released by law enforcement or local news outlets regarding the investigation. No potential witnesses or persons of interest have been publicly named, and there have been no widespread media campaigns or community searches detailed in online sources. This scarcity of information leaves her family and community with unanswered questions about the events that led to her vanishing.

The investigation into Zotanique Richard's disappearance is being handled by the Baton Rouge Police Department. Despite the passage of time, her case remains open, a quiet but persistent file among the many individuals who have gone missing. The lack of available details highlights the difficult reality for many missing persons cases, especially those involving vulnerable individuals. Without a steady flow of new information or media attention, the case has faded from public view, leaving a painful void for those who knew her and continue to hope for answers. The overview of this case is one of quiet uncertainty, revolving around a young woman who disappeared from the streets of Baton Rouge with very few clues left behind for investigators to follow.
Last Seen: Oct 18, 2022

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP104278 | NamUs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP143053
    Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP143053 • Found May 1, 2025
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 48%271 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 59%128 lb vs 180 lb
    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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    Hey everyone, I'm always intrigued by the small details that sometimes get overlooked in these... ...Read More
    08/17/2024
    Has anyone looked into the timeline of Zotanique's last known whereabouts on October 18, 2022? I’ve... ...Read More
    04/25/2024

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