Radiah Gilbert, 21: Drug Addicted & Pregnant When She Disappeared
It’s never pleasant to encounter cases involving missing women with little to no information, but such is the case of Radiah Gilbert. At just 21 years old, Radiah had her whole life ahead of her. She had her hopes and dreams to fulfill and reportedly lived with her mother, Maquita, while she figured out her next steps.
Sadly, Radiah developed an addiction to crack cocaine. Soon, she decided to leave her mother’s residence because she didn’t want to be confronted with conversations about going to a rehabilitation center. Reports state that it was suspected that Radiah had become involved in prostitution.
The Circumstances Involving Radiah’s Disappearance
By June 24, 1983, Radiah Gilbert reportedly lived in and out of several hotels in the East Nashville, Tennessee area. According to The Doe Network, Radiah was last seen by several acquaintances at the Roadway Inn in Nashville. The outlet states that she was approximately seven months pregnant at the time and was due to give birth in either August or September 2013.
Radiah has never been seen or heard from again.
News reports about her case are scarce. For those that do exist, information is minimal. Her last steps on the day she went missing are unknown. Radiah’s mother has since passed away.
Radiah Gilbert: What To Know
At the time of her disappearance, Radiah Gilbert stood between 5 feet tall and 5 feet 3 inches and weighed 135 to 140 pounds. She had black/dark brown hair (medium length to her shoulders) and brown eyes. Radiah’s nicknames are “Dynasty” and “Dee Dee.” She would be 28 years old at the time of this publication.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department at (615) 862-7803 or their local authorities. Her agency case number is 2013-0839625.
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