Louisiana Authorities Transition to Homicide Investigation in March 9 Missing Person Case

Updated May 3, 2022
Louisiana Authorities Transition to Homicide Investigation in March 9 Missing Person Case
On May 3, 2022, Louisiana State Police reported that they are still investigating the disappearance of Ella Goodie, 33. Goodie, who has been missing since March 9, 2022, has not been seen since. Detectives and investigators have moved from a missing person’s case to a homicide investigation based on investigative techniques and witness statements. The State Police will continue to collaborate with the Scott Police Department, the St. Joseph Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies. Anyone with information about Ella Goodie is asked to call the Louisiana State Police at 318-484-2194.
The public can also use the Louisiana State Police online reporting system, which includes a convenient, anonymous, and secure reporting form that is submitted to the appropriate investigators. Citizens can access the form by going to www.lsp.org and clicking on the Suspicious Activity link.
Updated April 4, 2022:
On April 4, 2022, Louisiana State Police reported that they have located the vehicle but are still searching for missing person Ella Goodie.
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Scott, Louisiana – The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations is working with the Scott Police Department to find Ella Quiana Goodie of Scott, Louisiana. On March 9, 2022, she was last seen.
Investigators are also looking for her vehicle, a black 2012 Audi Q5 SUV with the Texas license plate NRN 6551. It’s possible that the vehicle’s license plate was removed. A Lyft sticker could also be mounted on the vehicle’s front windshield.
If you have any information about Goodie or her vehicle’s whereabouts, please contact the Scott Police Department at 337-233-3715 or the Louisiana State Police at 318-484-2194.
The public can also use the Louisiana State Police online reporting system, which includes a convenient and secure reporting form that is submitted to the appropriate investigators. Citizens can access the form by going to www.lsp.org and clicking on the Suspicious Activity link.
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