Henry Lawrence Jr.

Henry Lawrence Jr.

Status: MISSING

City: Vivian

State: Louisiana

County: Caddo Parish

Date of birth: September 28, 1953

Date of death: November 26, 1998

Age: 45

Gender: Male

Race: African American/Black

Cause of death: Unknown

Anniversary month: November

LEA: Vivian Police Department

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Case Description

​Henry Lawrence Jr., a 45-year-old African-American man, was last seen in Vivian, Louisiana, on November 26, 1998. He was reportedly in the 300 block of Choctaw Street at the time. Lawrence had plans to travel to Dallas, Texas, with a friend but never returned and has not been heard from since. ​At the time of his disappearance, Henry was approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed around 185 pounds. He had graying black hair and brown eyes. Notably, three of his upper front teeth were missing, and he had a tattoo on his arm bearing the names "Henry Lawrence" and "Carrie Abraham." He was last seen wearing a plaid shirt and khaki pants. Per report, he was last seen a few days before Thanksgiving (November 26, 1998; used as date LKA). ​Despite investigations by local authorities, Lawrence's case remains unsolved, and he is still classified as a missing person.

Anyone with information concerning Henry Lawrence Jr's disappearance are asked to call the Vivian Police Department at (318) 375-2914. To remain anonymous and possibly eligible for a reward, call Caddo-Shreveport Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373.

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