Introduction

The disappearance of Louis Boggs Sr. on January 29, 1979, remains one of Baton Rouge's most perplexing cold cases. Despite extensive investigations and a trial, the fate of the 67-year-old lounge operator continues to elude authorities and family members alike.

The Day of Disappearance

On the evening of January 29, 1979, Louis Boggs Sr. was attending to his business at Louis's Lounge, located in the 17300 block of Florida Boulevard in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. During his time at the lounge, he received a telephone call that prompted him to leave abruptly to run an errand. Notably, he departed without his .357 magnum firearm and a bank bag containing the night's receipts, items he typically would have taken with him. This uncharacteristic behavior raised immediate concerns when he failed to return. ...Read More