Joseph Hayes, 52, was last seen walking away from a relative’s home in the 6000 block of Lotus Street in Baton Rouge on May 20, 2000. He was wearing a blue hooded jacket, brown pants and beach slippers. Hayes is described as a Black male with graying hair and brown eyes, about 6 feet 2 inches and 150 pounds. He sometimes used the alias Jerry Porter.

The Baton Rouge Police Department opened the case as report number 130946-00 and conducted searches in areas he frequented, but investigators were unable to develop significant leads.

If anyone knew Joseph Hayes, his movements around May 2000, or has information that could help locate him, please share what you know.