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On **January 10, 2023**, **53‑year‑old Lovely Andreya Brooks**, also called **Angie**, was seen for the last time in the morning as she left her father’s house in the *1000 block of Barlen Drive*, on Richmond’s Southside. Her departure appeared routine—she took only her cellphone and purse, leaving behind her charger, suitcase, and almost all personal belongings.

Brooks had been living with and caring for her elderly father, alongside her niece, who resided in the same home. ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 10, 2023

Victim Details

Feb 07, 2023

May 15, 2024

Lovely

Brooks

55

53

69 inches

71 inches

175 lbs

185 lbs

Black / African American

Other

In the quiet Southside of Richmond, Virginia, a family is left with lingering questions and a painful void. On the morning of January 10, 2023, 53-year-old Lovely Andreya Brooks, known affectionately as "Angie," walked out of the home she shared with her elderly father on Barlen Drive and vanished. Angie, a transgender woman, was the primary caregiver for her father, a role she took on with dedication. Her departure that day seemed routine, leaving her family with no indication that she wouldn't be returning. It was this very normalcy that made her disappearance all the more unsettling for her loved ones, who describe her as a reliable and communicative person who would never leave without a word. The days that followed Angie's disappearance were filled with a growing sense of dread for her family. After a week of unanswered calls and no sign of her return, her niece, who also lived in the home, alerted Angie's sister, Pam, to the situation. On January 18, a formal missing person report was filed with the Richmond Police Department. The details that emerged painted a puzzling picture. Angie had left with only her purse and cell phone, leaving behind crucial items like her phone charger and luggage, suggesting she had every intention of coming back. Further investigation revealed that her bank account had seen no activity other than automatic social security deposits, and her cell phone went straight to voicemail. The lack of any digital or financial footprint only deepened the mystery surrounding her whereabouts. With no leads and an absence of communication, concern within the community and law enforcement grew. Investigators have stated that foul play is a strong possibility in her case. While they were able to access her cell phone records, the details of what, if anything, was found have not been publicly disclosed due to the ongoing investigation. In the months following her disappearance, it was reported that detectives had identified a few persons of interest, but no significant updates have been provided since. The case of Lovely "Angie" Brooks remains an active and unresolved investigation, leaving her family and friends to grapple with the uncertainty of her fate. Described as standing between 5'9" and 6'0" tall with a small heart tattoo on her chest, her distinguishing features are a stark reminder of the vibrant person who is so dearly missed. The circumstances of her disappearance are a somber testament to the fragility of life and the enduring pain of not knowing.

Jan 10, 2023

Richmond

Virginia

Richmond City

Richmond

No

123051

Richmond City Police Department

Richmond

Virginia

Richmond City

23220

Savannah Krile

Forensic Technician

200 W. Grace St, Virginia

8046465100

Local

Law Enforcement

20230118-0195

2023-01-18

Richmond City Police Department

na

Black

Brown

Brown

No

06/21/2026


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