Keshia Sylvester

Keshia D. Sylvester was 29 years old when she disappeared from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, on September 22, 2017. Her disappearance has never been explained, and investigators believe she may have been the victim of foul play.

Keshia was last seen at her home in Breaux Bridge. According to her family, she was a devoted mother who stayed in regular contact with relatives and was very involved in her daughter's life. In the days leading up to her disappearance, nothing appeared to be out of the ordinary. Her family described her as happy and optimistic, and they said she had been making plans for the future.

When Keshia suddenly stopped answering her phone, her family immediately became concerned. They soon discovered that her purse, cell phone, and the meal she had been cooking were all left behind at her home. She also failed to pick up her final paycheck from her job at a casino, something her family said she would never have done voluntarily. Perhaps most heartbreaking, Keshia missed her daughter's prom after excitedly planning to attend and even choosing the hairstyle she wanted to do for her daughter. Her family has said missing such an important event was completely out of character.

There was one unconfirmed report that Keshia may have been seen riding in a white truck near Breaux Bridge on October 2, 2017, but investigators have never been able to verify the sighting. No confirmed trace of her has ever been found after she disappeared.

Only days after Keshia vanished, her landlord reportedly removed both her belongings and the mobile home where she had been living. Her family believes this may have resulted in potential evidence being lost before investigators had an opportunity to fully process the scene. They have continued to express frustration over the handling of the early stages of the investigation.

Over the years, investigators have followed numerous leads, but none have resulted in Keshia being found. Law enforcement has stated that her disappearance remains an active investigation. Although individuals have been identified publicly as persons of interest by media outlets over the years, no one has been charged in connection with her disappearance, and authorities have not announced any arrests.

Nearly a decade later, Keshia's family continues searching for answers. They believe someone knows what happened to her and hope that even the smallest piece of information could finally bring her home or provide the truth about her disappearance.

Anyone with information about Keshia Sylvester's disappearance is urged to contact the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office at 337-394-3071. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Black and Missing Foundation (BAMFI) at 877-97-BAMFI (877-972-2634).