Emrick Rogers, called Rico by some, was 29 when he disappeared after visiting his girlfriend’s home on Ina Claire Drive in Opelousas, Louisiana. On September 4, 1997 an argument reportedly occurred and Emrick left the residence; that was the last time family saw or heard from him. A missing person report was filed with the Eunice Police Department on September 8, 1997, and the case file is listed as 917-97.

At the time he vanished Emrick was described as a Black male between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 170 to 190 pounds, with shoulder-length dreadlocks, brown eyes, and a Fu Manchu style mustache with a small beard. The initial investigation produced few leads, and the circumstances after he walked away from the argument remain unknown. The Eunice Police Department continues to handle the open case.

If anyone knew Emrick, saw him in Opelousas around September 4, 1997, or has information that could help, please come forward.