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In the spring of 2000, a sense of unease settled over a family in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, following the disappearance of 52-year-old Joseph Hayes. He was last seen on May 20, 2000, at a relative's home located in the 6000 block of Lotus Street. On that day, Hayes was observed walking away from the residence and has not been seen or heard from since. At the time he went missing, he was wearing a blue hooded jacket, brown pants, and beach slippers. Hayes is a Black male with graying hair and ...Read More
Last Seen: May 20, 2000

Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jan 12, 2024

Joseph

Hayes

76

52

71 inches

150 lbs

Black / African American

Male

May 20, 2000

Baton Rouge

Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish

3131

Baton Rouge Police Department

Baton Rouge

Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish

70815

9000 Airline Highway, Louisiana

2252397832

County

Law Enforcement

130946-00

2000-05-20

Baton Rouge Police Department

5140

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

06/11/2026


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