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Mar 31, 2011
Jan 12, 2024
Joseph
Slaughter
86
66
69 inches
195 lbs
Black / African American
Male
In the early summer of June 2005, a 66-year-old man named Joseph Slaughter was visiting with his family on Bland Street in the city of Richmond, Virginia. After this visit, the Black male seemed to vanish without a trace and has not been seen or heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Joseph was experiencing homelessness and did not adhere to a consistent daily schedule or routine, which made tracking his regular movements difficult. The last known description of his typical attire suggested he often wore multiple layers of clothing and a wool cap. Joseph's life was not confined to one location; he was known to travel between a few key areas where he had family connections. He would often move between the cities of Richmond and Goochland in Virginia, and would also make his way to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His family resided in all three of these locations, and his visits were a part of his itinerant lifestyle. While in Richmond, there were particular areas he was known to frequent, including the vicinity of Eighth and Grace Streets, as well as Dock Street. These were familiar places for him within the city's landscape. The investigation into Joseph Slaughter's disappearance has remained open for many years, yet very few details have emerged to shed light on what might have happened to him. The Richmond Police Department has periodically asked for the public's assistance, hoping that someone might come forward with information regarding his whereabouts. His case is a quiet and somber mystery, marked by the absence of evidence and the lingering questions of a family. The overview of the case reflects a man disconnected from a fixed address but still connected to family, whose sudden and complete silence is the most alarming clue in his file.
Jun 01, 2005
Richmond
Virginia
Richmond City
No
9860
Richmond City Police Department
Richmond
Virginia
Richmond City
23220
Trisha Brown
Detective
200 W. Grace St, Virginia
8046465100
Local
Law Enforcement
200710300345
2007-10-30
Richmond City Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
06/22/2026
