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Nov 23, 2020
Nov 23, 2020
Ruby
Taplin
38
34
66 inches
150 lbs
Black / African American
Female
Ruby Taplin, a 34-year-old mother, was reported missing from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was last seen in the 12000 block of Warfield Avenue. Concern grew among her family and friends when she uncharacteristically ceased communication. At the time of her disappearance, she was reportedly wearing a black shirt and blue jean shorts. Authorities believed she may have been driving a white 2016 Jeep Compass. Her case was actively investigated by the Baton Rouge Police Department, who sought information from the public to help locate her. The circumstances surrounding Ruby's disappearance were worrying to her loved ones. Described as a loving mother, her lack of contact was out of character, causing immediate alarm. Her family described her as a homebody who was devoted to her children. The search for her involved pleas to the community for any information that might lead to her whereabouts. Details about her physical appearance were circulated, noting she had tattoos on her right arm, neck, and a tattoo of the name "Jerry" on her leg. After a period of uncertainty and distress for her family and community, Ruby Taplin was fortunately located and is alive. While the specifics regarding the date and circumstances of her being found have not been widely publicized, the resolution of her case brought immense relief to those who had been anxiously awaiting news. The investigation into her disappearance, which began with a report of a missing person under concerning circumstances, ultimately concluded with her safe return. The overview of the case highlights a period of community concern that thankfully ended with a positive outcome, though the details of her experience while missing remain private.
Oct 08, 2020
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
East Baton Rouge Parish
No
95447
Baton Rouge Police Department
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
East Baton Rouge Parish
70815
Chad Montgomery
Detective
9000 Airline Highway, Louisiana
2252397832
County
Law Enforcement
88606-20
2020-10-08
Baton Rouge Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
05/27/2026
