Latrice Shay Armstead, a 38-year-old mother of three, was last seen on July 28, 2012, in Memphis, Tennessee. At the time of her disappearance, she was in the process of moving from Memphis to St. Louis, Missouri, to escape an abusive relationship with her estranged husband, Tony Bledsoe. A history of domestic violence marred their relationship, and she had recently obtained a protective order against him.
In a harrowing incident prior to her disappearance, Bledsoe had broken her jaw, which was wired shut on the day she went missing. She had returned to Memphis to pick up her youngest son to complete her relocation to St. Louis, a move intended to provide a safer environment for her and her children.
Concerns for Latrice's welfare grew when her family was unable to contact her. It was highly uncharacteristic of her to not be in regular contact, especially with her children. Her family officially reported her missing on July 30, 2012. The investigation soon uncovered unsettling evidence when, on July 31, her black Acura TL was found abandoned and burned in a rural area near Little Simmons Road in Clarksdale, Mississippi. This location was approximately an hour's drive from Memphis and in the opposite direction of her intended destination of St. Louis. Her estranged husband, Tony Bledsoe, was identified as a person of interest in her case, and he was arrested for violating the protective order as he had been seen with her on the day she vanished.
Despite the arrest and the discovery of her vehicle, Latrice Shay Armstead has never been found. Foul play is suspected in her disappearance, given the history of domestic violence and the suspicious circumstances surrounding her last known movements and the condition of her car. The case remains unsolved, leaving her family, including her three sons, without answers. The investigation into her disappearance is being handled by the Coahoma County, Mississippi police. The overview of the case points to a domestic situation that escalated, leading to the vanishing of a woman who was actively trying to create a new life for herself and her children away from a violent relationship.Last Seen: Jul 28, 2012
