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Nathaniel Melancon Missing Person Case

Last seen in Grand Coteau, Louisiana on Mar 29, 2022

Victim Details

Oct 19, 2022

Jan 26, 2023

Nathaniel

Melancon

40

36

72 inches

73 inches

200 lbs

240 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Mar 29, 2022

Grand Coteau

Louisiana

St. Landry Parish

No

120024

Saint Landry Parish Sheriff's Office

Opelousas

Louisiana

St. Landry Parish

70570

1592 East Prudhomme Street, Louisiana

3379486516

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.slpsheriff.com/

2022-40103

2022-03-30

Saint Landry Parish Sheriff's Office

na

Bald

Brown

Brown

07/05/2026


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In the late days of March 2022, the life of Nathaniel Lee Melancon, a 36-year-old man from Grand Coteau, Louisiana, took a deeply concerning turn. He was last seen on March 29 on Savoie Lane. Before he vanished, his father had a conversation with him, sensing a cloud of depression hanging over his son. He lovingly offered to get him help, but Nathaniel declined, leaving shortly after. This departure was the last time his family would see him. For those who knew him, it was unusual for Nathaniel ...
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Last Seen: Mar 29, 2022

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