In the summer of 2011, a 49-year-old woman named Janice 'Becky' LaPlant vanished from her home in Lincoln, Alabama, leaving behind a life that was, by many accounts, just beginning to find a new and hopeful direction. At the time of her disappearance, she was residing in the Lincoln Manor Apartments with her boyfriend. Having recently reconnected with her children, there was a sense of renewed promise in her life.
However, Janice also faced personal challenges, including a disability and struggles with substance use. The evening she was last seen, July 25, 2011, was a seemingly ordinary one. She was enjoying a cookout and drinks with neighbors in the parking lot of her apartment complex.
As the gathering continued into the night, the group ran out of beer. Janice, along with her former brother-in-law, Allen, offered to walk to a nearby gas station to purchase more. This decision would mark the last time she was verifiably seen by those who knew her. Allen later returned to the apartment complex alone. According to his account, Janice encountered an acquaintance at the gas station and told him to go on without her, suggesting she would get a ride back with her friend. She never made it back to her apartment and has not been heard from since. It wasn't until weeks later, on August 10, 2011, that her concerned boyfriend officially reported her missing to the Lincoln Police Department.
The investigation into Janice's disappearance was met with immediate and enduring challenges. A crucial witness, Allen, the last person known to have seen her, passed away from natural causes shortly after she went missing, leaving many questions unanswered. A significant clue that points towards foul play is the fact that her first disability check, a substantial amount that included back payments, arrived after she disappeared and was never cashed. This detail is particularly telling, as it suggests she did not voluntarily leave and was not in a position to access her finances. There has been no activity on any of her accounts since the day she vanished. The case has received very little media attention over the years, further compounding the difficulty of generating new leads. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, and her case is an unsolved and lingering mystery.Last Seen: Jul 25, 2011
