The person at the center of this case
Latoya Renae Grissom
Justice for Latoya Renae Grissom — the trail went cold in 2007, but the truth hasn't.
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What is the current status and whereabouts of Grissom's ex-boyfriend, and what evidence connects him to her disappearance?
Can the small dark-colored car seen at the apartment complex be identified and traced to a specific individual?
What condition were the recovered purse and cellular phone in, and what forensic evidence was obtained from them?
Latoya Renae Grissom disappeared on September 4, 2007, in Texarkana, Texas, after leaving her apartment and getting into a small dark-colored car. Although she was known to leave for extended periods, she always called to check on her son—a break in routine that raised immediate concern. In September 2010, her purse, cellular phone, and other belongings were discovered under a bridge in Texarkana, suggesting foul play; investigators suspect her ex-boyfriend may be involved.
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Were there any other witnesses to Grissom entering the dark-colored car or any suspicious activity in the area?
Why did Grissom's pattern of regular contact with her son suddenly cease after September 4, 2007?
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September 4, 2007 Texarkana, Texas Latoya Grissom was last seen by her grandmother on September 4, 2007, as Grissom left her apartment at 1601 Allen Lane in Texarkana, Texas. Grissom walked to the east side of her apartment complex and got into a small dark colored car.
Grissom is known to leave for several days at a time, but she always calls to check on her son. Grissom was last seen wearing a pink spaghetti strap shirt, size 32A pink bra, blue jean shorts, an ankle bracelet on her left ankle (description unknown), a toe ring on her left foot (description unknown), a pink and white purse, and blue three-inch heels.
In September 2010, Grissom’s purse, cellular phone, and other items were discovered under a bridge in Texarkana, Texas. Investigators have reason to believe Grissom’s ex-boyfriend may be involved in her disappearance.
Grissom left her apartment at 1601 Allen Lane and entered a small dark-colored car on the east side of the complex. She was wearing a pink spaghetti strap shirt, blue jean shorts, pink and white purse, and blue three-inch heels.
Grissom's purse, cellular phone, and other items were found under a bridge in Texarkana, Texas, suggesting possible foul play.