Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP83837)
In the late summer of 2021, concern grew for 64-year-old Freddie Lee Bonton. He was last definitively seen on August 24, 2021, at the bus station in Monroe, Louisiana. Prior to this last sighting, he had been in telephone contact with his family, speaking with them just a day or two before he was seen at the bus station. The circumstances surrounding his presence in Monroe were perplexing to his loved ones, as he did not drive and had no vehicle.
How he traveled to the city remains an unanswered question, adding a layer of mystery to his disappearance from the very beginning.
Freddie was described as a Black / African American male, standing at five feet six inches tall and weighing approximately 200 pounds. He had gray or partially gray hair and brown eyes. The lack of information regarding the clothing he was wearing at the time he went missing created additional challenges for those searching for him. His family and the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office, the primary investigating agency, were left with very few leads to follow in the initial stages of the investigation. The uncertainty of his means of travel and his ultimate destination from the Monroe bus station were significant obstacles.
Ultimately, Freddie Lee Bonton's case was resolved when he was located alive. While the specific details and date of his discovery are not publicly known, the confirmation that he was found brought an end to the period of uncertainty for his family and community. The investigation, which began with a mysterious appearance at a bus station far from his known connections, concluded with the positive outcome of him being found safe. The overarching narrative of his case highlights the distress and questions that arise when a vulnerable adult, particularly one without independent means of transportation, vanishes without a clear explanation.Last Seen: Aug 24, 2021
