Introduction

The disappearance of Anita Middleton Richardson in 2003 remains one of Columbia, South Carolina's most perplexing cold cases. Despite extensive investigations, her whereabouts are still unknown, leaving her family and the community searching for answers.

Background

Anita Richardson, affectionately known as "Q," was a 24-year-old African-American woman residing at the Churchill Apartments in the 4900 block of Fairfield Road, Columbia. She stood 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighed approximately 135 pounds, and had brown hair and eyes. Anita was married to Robert Richardson Jr., and the couple owned multiple vehicles, including a teal green 1994 Ford Mustang, a red 1987 Toyota pickup truck, and a gray 1992 Chevrolet Lumina. ...Read More