On a fall evening in Doraville, Georgia, 29-year-old Della Reese Richardson vanished, leaving behind a life and an unborn child. It was October 28, 1989, when Della, who was six months pregnant, left her residence on Eaglerock Drive around 8:00 p.m.. She was reportedly on her way to meet her boyfriend at the Sears department store located at the Northlake Mall. However, according to her boyfriend, she never arrived for their meeting. This was the last time anyone reported seeing Della. Her roommate, concerned by her absence, reported her missing. At the time of her disappearance, Della, also known by her maiden name Suggs, was looking forward to the birth of her son.
The day after Della was last seen, her silver 1978 Mercedes was discovered on Troy Street in northwest Atlanta. The vehicle was locked, and inside, investigators found her keys and her Bible.
The location where the car was found was a significant distance from her home and her intended destination, raising immediate concerns of foul play. The discovery of her personal belongings left behind in the car suggested that she had not left willingly. Despite the initial investigation, details regarding what she was wearing or any other personal items she may have had with her remain unknown.
The investigation into Della Reese Richardson's disappearance has spanned decades, yet her whereabouts remain unknown. Foul play is suspected in her case, given the circumstances of her car being found abandoned and the fact that she was pregnant at the time she went missing. Her case is classified as an endangered missing person, and it remains an active and open investigation. The lack of resolution has left her family and community with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss for the young woman and her unborn child who disappeared without a trace. This overview encapsulates the known details of a case that began with a simple plan to meet a loved one and ended in a lasting mystery.Last Seen: Oct 28, 1989
