Nationwide — Tameika Watley, an African American mom of six from Lake Charles, Louisiana, has been discovered useless greater than a yr after she disappeared. Authorities confirmed her stays had been found within the woods close to the town of Vinton earlier this summer time.
In response to WLBT, her household had reported her lacking in June 2024, they usually spent the previous yr looking for solutions. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned a passerby got here throughout human stays on June 16 close to Gum Gully off U.S. 90.
Final week, the Louisiana State College Forensic Anthropology and Laptop Enhancement Providers Lab confirmed the stays belonged to Watley. The information introduced closure but additionally deep grief to her household, who had been holding on to hope.
Family members mentioned the final time they heard from Watley was on June 5, 2024. Her mom, Anita Watley, recalled talking along with her that day. She described it as a reminiscence that also feels recent and painful.
“I do know I’m the final one who spoke along with her. It hit me form of exhausting at present, however I’m alright, I simply thank God as a result of if it weren’t for God, I don’t know what I’d do. I attempt to keep prayed up,” Anita mentioned earlier this yr.
Her household by no means stopped in search of solutions, believing somebody locally may know extra about her disappearance. They’ve now launched a GoFundMe to assist cowl funeral bills and help her six kids. It has thus far raised over $3,000.
Detectives beforehand said they discovered no proof that foul play was concerned within the physique that was discovered. Authorities proceed to ask anybody with details about the case to come back ahead.
