It has been eight years since the Buckner family has seen or heard from Shapammela Latrisha Buckner.
At the age of 20, she went missing from her apartment in Houston where she lived with her boyfriend. This occurred after both a neighbor and a family member received worrying messages from her. It is suspected that she might have been in a conflict before she disappeared, but the police have not shared many details about what happened.
Following reports of a disturbance the night before, the landlord went to check on Shapammela. Getting no response, the landlord noticed her door was unlocked and contacted Shapammela’s emergency contact. Upon family members’ arrival, they discovered all her belongings such as her phone, purse, ID, and keys were left behind, which was highly unusual behavior for her. They reported her missing when days passed with no trace of her, and the last time she was seen was at home on the evening of March 21.
Late on a Tuesday night, a neighbor heard what seemed like a confrontation from the neighboring apartment. Aware that Shapammela should have been alone at home, the neighbor texted her to check on her well-being. Shapammela replied that she was not okay and needed assistance. Despite the neighbor’s offer to call the police, Shapammela agreed, but authorities did not make contact with her that same night.
Shapammela’s aunt also received a call from her, claiming she was being attacked in her home. The aunt rushed to the apartment, but someone else answered the door and refused to let her inside, claiming Shapammela wasn’t there. Shapammela did not respond to any more texts or calls that night.
Houston Police and Texas EquuSearch searched the area for Shapammela, believing she may have left the apartment on foot. However, the searches turned up no further clues. Investigators interviewed the neighbor and aunt, then spoke with several more possible witnesses.
Shapammela’s boyfriend was confirmed to have been on base that night, far from their Houston apartment.
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