Vanished: Keiosha Felix

Janice Vaughan

Keiosha Felix was just fifteen years old when she disappeared. A teenager from Duson, Louisiana, she was living in a group home at the time because her mother, sadly, was incarcerated. Keiosha's case is one that raises so many questions, and, honestly, the more you learn about it, the harder it gets to look away.

Janice Vaughan

The timeline is, well, it's troubling. On April 30th, 2012, Keiosha went to visit her aunt Patricia for the weekend. This wasn't unusual, from what we know, but she never returned. Now, this is where things start to unravel. Patricia and her daughter Portia claimed that Keiosha was keeping in touch after she left—calling, maybe messaging—but this was proven to be untrue. Her social media and her phone? They went completely silent on April 30th. That detail alone... it's chilling, isn't it?

Janice Vaughan

At the time, Keiosha was described as wearing a red T-shirt and pajama pants. Not exactly what you’d call significant attire, but every piece of information matters in cases like this. And then there's this car—a 2009 Dodge Charger. It might seem ordinary, but it was tied to the case in a way that makes you think something more could be hiding beneath the surface.

Janice Vaughan

So, it’s April 30th. Keiosha hasn’t been heard from. Her phone, her online activity, all silent. And yet, her family members are out here saying she’s fine, that they’ve talked with her. Why? Why would they say that?

Janice Vaughan

Now, here's where the story takes a darker turn, one that's honestly, I mean, it's both frustrating and heartbreaking. After Keiosha disappeared, her family—specifically her aunt Patricia Andrus, cousin Portia Felix, and two others, Leon Wilkerson and his brother Ronald—was brought under scrutiny. The claims? They’re serious. Leon, Patricia's boyfriend at the time, faced allegations that he had raped Keiosha before she vanished. Imagine what that does to a case already riddled with questions.

Janice Vaughan

Authorities initially arrested Patricia, Portia, Leon, and Ronald, accusing them of covering up what had happened. Patricia and her daughter—who were saying everything was fine, remember—they're accused of lying to protect Leon. And those lies only deepened the mystery. But what’s really unsettling is how quickly everything started to unravel from there.

Janice Vaughan

Because, as it turns out, the lead investigator on the case, Detective Gerald Creduer, would come under fire as well. Some claimed he falsified evidence. That’s not just a procedural error; that's a huge claim, right? But then—and here's where it gets, well, messy—there were whispers about how some in the department might have been working against him. This wasn’t just about evidence anymore; it became about relationships and loyalty, and whether someone high up was protecting Portia or maybe others.

Janice Vaughan

We don’t know for sure if Creduer was guilty of misconduct, but what’s clear is that the cracks in the investigation had huge consequences. Charges against Patricia, Portia, Leon, and Ronald? Dropped. Just like that. And suddenly, you're left wondering—was justice even the priority here, or were these, I don’t know, systemic failures that kept the truth buried?

Janice Vaughan

This kind of misstep—botched evidence handling, accusations of bias—happens too often in missing persons cases. It's not just about Keiosha now. It speaks to, well, to a bigger problem in how these cases are handled.

Janice Vaughan

It’s been over a decade since Keiosha Felix disappeared, but authorities, they’ve never given up the belief that she could still be alive. The idea that she might be out there, in a dangerous situation, is as heartbreaking as it is haunting. Why do they think this? Well, we know there’s evidence—or maybe more like the absence of certain evidence—that she didn’t simply vanish without a trace. Someone knows something, and there’s a chance she’s been hidden or held against her will.

Janice Vaughan

One key figure who remains at the center of this theory is the unidentified man authorities released surveillance images of. They believe he might hold vital knowledge about what happened to Keiosha. Maybe he has insights into her whereabouts or knows the circumstances surrounding that day. His role in the puzzle—whether it’s large or small—could be the missing link that, you know, cracks this case wide open. It’s chilling to think someone might hold the answers we’ve been waiting for all these years.

Janice Vaughan

And then there’s that 2009 Dodge Charger. Every detail about it, from the silver and black coloring to the Louisiana plates, has stuck with investigators. It’s not just a random vehicle in a file—it could be a piece of this intricate web. The question is why. What ties it to Keiosha? Did someone involved in her disappearance use it? For all we know, the car might have carried clues that were overlooked. And for anyone listening who might’ve seen or remembered something unusual, especially back in April of 2012, this could be an essential tip.

Janice Vaughan

It’s frustrating because so much about Keiosha’s disappearance remains unknown. There’s this mix of leads that never fully materialized, people who spoke or didn’t speak, and evidence that left us with even more questions. But it’s not over. It can’t be over. These cases, they need voices to keep pushing them to the forefront.

Janice Vaughan

And that’s all for today. If you or someone you know has any information, no matter how small it seems, please contact the authorities. Together, we can keep Keiosha’s story alive and, hopefully, one day bring answers to those who love her. Until then, stay safe, and I’ll see you soon.