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Missing Since:: Missing Since 11/13/1995
Missing From:: Missing From New Orleans, Louisiana
Classification:: Classification Endangered Runaway
Gender:: Female
Race:: Race Black
Date of Birth:: Date of Birth 07/06/1982 (42)
Age:: Age 13 years old
Height and Weight:: Height and Weight 5’3, 165 pounds
Clothing/Jewelry Description:: Clothing/Jewelry Description Gold apple earrings with “Tara” written on them, a gold apple ring with “Tara” written on it and a gold medallion ring with “Tara” and “Betty” written on it.
Distinguishing Characteristics:: Distinguishing Characteristics African-American female. Black hair, brown eyes. Taranika’s hair was long at the time of her disappearance. Her ears are pierced and she has a dimple on the left side of her face.
Details of Disappearance:: Taranika disappeared from her New Orleans home on November 13, 1995. Her mom last saw her at 10 pm, but when she checked on her two hours later, Taranika was gone. Police think she left on her own. She might still be in the New Orleans area. Taranika was a good student who enjoyed singing, skating, bingo, and sports. The mystery of what happened to her hasn’t been solved.
Agency:: New Orleans Police Department 504-826-1265
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