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 location of the ex-boyfriend identified as a person of interest?
Can the small dark-colored car be identified and traced to a specific individual?
What forensic evidence was recovered from the purse, phone, and items found under the bridge?
Latoya Renae Grissom disappeared on September 4, 2007, from her apartment complex in Texarkana, Texas, after being seen entering a small dark-colored car. Though she was known to leave for days at a time, she always called to check on her son—a break in pattern that raised immediate concern. In 2010, her purse, cell phone, and personal items were discovered under a bridge in Texarkana, suggesting foul play; investigators believe her ex-boyfriend may be involved.
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Why the three-year gap between disappearance and discovery of personal items—where was she during that time?
Were there any other witnesses to Grissom entering the vehicle or in the apartment complex that day?
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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.
Grissom's purse, cellular phone, and other items were found under a bridge in Texarkana, Texas.