Lakiesha Trenail Buckner, 16, was last seen the morning of August 13, 1999, at her home on East Fannin Street in Marshall, Texas. She had a history of running away but had always returned before; this prolonged absence became especially worrying.

Lakiesha had several medical vulnerabilities, including a heart murmur, learning disabilities, and a speech impairment. Distinguishing features were a large mole above her left eyebrow, a scar on her right leg, and an overbite. She was known to associate with adult Hispanic male migrant workers, and at the time she disappeared it was believed she may have been in the company of one of them. On the day she went missing she wore long braided hair extensions.

Authorities and her family have been seeking answers for decades and the case remains unsolved. If anyone has information about Lakiesha’s disappearance, please contact the Marshall Police Department.