LA ELLA GOODIE: Missing from Scott, LA - 9 March 2022 - Age 32 *ARREST*

Lafayette woman missing after reportedly driving customer to Texas

The family of 33-year-old Ella Goodie said they last saw her Wednesday, March 9. They said she’s a contract driver, and she was picking up a passenger that she was supposed to drop off in Hou…

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Lafayette woman missing after reportedly driving customer to Texas​

The family of 33-year-old Ella Goodie said they last saw her Wednesday, March 9. They said she’s a contract driver, and she was picking up a passenger that she was supposed to drop off in Houston.

The Scott Police Department (SPD) said her vehicle was seen on March 9 on I-10 heading toward Texas. SPD said that about 12 hours later, traffic cameras saw her vehicle coming back into Louisiana.

The next day, however, her vehicle was located back in Texas, North of Dallas.

Scott Police said they were not able to track her car since then, and her family has not heard from her.


MEDIA - ELLA GOODIE: Missing from Scott, LA - 9 March 2022 - Age 32

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Police identify person of interest in Louisiana ride share driver's disappearance

Help find Ella Goodie! Traffic cameras spotted her driving back to Louisiana some time on March 9 after taking a passenger to Houston. Police have identified a person of interest.

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Police identify person of interest in Louisiana ride share driver's disappearance​

A woman who was headed from Louisiana to Houston one week ago is missing and now police are asking for the public's help locating a person of interest.

Family and friends said they have not been able to get in touch with Ella Goodie, 32, who works as a ride share driver in Scott, Louisiana, since March 9, KATC-News first reported.

Scott police said Brandon Jermaine Francisco is believed to be the last person she was in contact with, though it is unclear if he was with Goodie on the drive to Texas.

Scott Police Chief Chad Leger said the woman was reported missing on March 11.

During the course of their investigation, police were able to spot Goodie's vehicle on a traffic camera headed back into Louisiana 12 hours after leaving for Texas. Then, on March 10, her vehicle was picked up on a license plate reader north of Dallas. Police provided the below picture of Goodie's black Audi with Texas plate NRN6551. It is unclear if she has ties to the area where her SUV was spotted.

Francisco has an active warrant for his arrest for failing to appear in court in Rapides Parish, Louisiana on the same date Goodie was last seen.

Police told ABC13 they are not speculating if foul play had a role in Goodie's disappearance.

We reached out to Lyft and according to the company, the ride to Houston was not on their platform, though representatives have been in contact with law enforcement to offer their assistance.

 

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Brandon Francisco, of interest in missing Lafayette Lyft driver case, accused in 2018 shooting

Brandon Jermaine Francisco was scheduled to appear in an Alexandria courtroom in connection to a violent 2018 crime on the same day he was seen with a missing Lafayette Lyft

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Brandon Francisco, of interest in missing Lafayette Lyft driver case, accused in 2018 shooting​

Brandon Jermaine Francisco was scheduled to appear in an Alexandria courtroom in connection to a violent 2018 crime on the same day he was seen with a missing Lafayette Lyft driver.

The Scott Police Department on Wednesday named Francisco, 36, of Mansura, a person of interest in the March 9 disappearance of 32-year-old Ella Quiana Goodie.

There is an active warrant for Francisco's arrest after he failed to appear in a Rapides Parish courtroom on March 9, the same day police say he was last seen with Goodie.

The hearing concerned Francisco's alleged role in a Christmas Eve shooting in 2018 that critically wounded a man in the Rapides Parish town of Cheneyville. Francisco and another Mansura man, Travelle Markez Louis, are accused of shooting a man on the side of U.S. 71 and stealing his vehicle.

The victim was later found, wounded, in a nearby ditch, the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office said at the time.

Francisco faces charges of attempted second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit second-degree murder, obstruction of justice and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in connection to the case. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Francisco was missing in the courtroom at least once prior to his missed March 9 hearing, according to court records.

 

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FBI, US Marshals join search for Louisiana woman who went missing after reportedly driving Lyft to Texas

Ella Goodie has not been seen or heard from by family members since Wednesday, March 9

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FBI, US Marshals join search for Louisiana woman who went missing after reportedly driving Lyft to Texas​

The Federal Bureau of Investigations and U.S. Marshals Service have joined the investigation concerning the search for a Louisiana woman, who went missing after reportedly driving a Lyft to Texas.

The FBI and U.S. Marshals have joined the investigation due to multi-jurisdictional purposes, according to the release.

 

[Kimster]

They still haven't located her car, is that right?

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

They still haven't located her car, is that right?

They have.

The Scott Police Department (SPD) said her vehicle was seen on March 9 on I-10 heading toward Texas. SPD said that about 12 hours later, traffic cameras saw her vehicle coming back into Louisiana.

The next day, however, her vehicle was located back in Texas, North of Dallas.

 

[Kimster]

They have.

Thanks! I missed the part where they located it again.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Local activist group postpones search for missing Scott woman

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Local activist group plans search for missing Scott woman​

A local activist group says they have been requested to help in the search for Ella Goodie.

The Village 337 says they will assist the family with advocating and organizing a search team to locate her.

"Black women have been going missing in America at an alarming disproportionate rate, and Ella’s disappearance needs to be highlighted locally and nationally to bring her home safe," a release states.

The family and The Village 337 are asking the public to help in this search. It is scheduled for Monday, March 21, 2022 but a time and starting location has not yet been announced.

 

[GrandmaBear]

They still haven't located her car, is that right?

I don't think they have as it says this:

"The next day, however, her vehicle was located back in Texas, North of Dallas.

Scott Police said they were not able to track her car since then, and her family has not heard from her."

I think they meant the license plate reader picked it up and then they lost it again. Or something on that order.

 

[Kimster]

I don't think they have as it says this:

"The next day, however, her vehicle was located back in Texas, North of Dallas.

Scott Police said they were not able to track her car since then, and her family has not heard from her."

I think they meant the license plate reader picked it up and then they lost it again. Or something on that order.

Oh! No wonder I’m confused. I’m still confused. Lol

 

[GrandmaBear]

Oh! No wonder I’m confused. I’m still confused. Lol

I see why because that is exactly what it said and in that order and the last thing said was they haven't able to track it since. So I don't know but if the news has it right as to order, then they located it (I think maybe with the license plate reader or something) and then haven't been able to find it or pick it up since...?

 

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UPDATE: Details on arrest of person of interest in Ella Goodie disappearance

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KLFY) — UPDATE, 3/28/2022, 9 a.m.: Brandon Francisco, the person of interest in the disappearance of Ella Goodie, was arrested by U.S. Marshals near St. Joseph, Missouri on F…

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Person of interest in Ella Goodie disappearance arrested in Missouri on warrants from Rapides Parish​

Brandon Francisco, the person of interest in the disappearance of Ella Goodie, was arrested by U.S. Marshals in St. Joseph, Missouri on active warrants out of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

Francisco is currently in custody with U.S. Marshals in Missouri, according to Scott Police Chief Chad Leger.

Francisco is a person of interest in the disappearance of Ella Goodie, a woman from Scott, La. who went missing on March 9. Goodie is a contract driver and was last seen before reportedly driving a customer to Houston, Texas.

It is believed that Francisco was the last person who came in contact with Goodie before her disappearance. He had a warrant out of Rapides Parish for failing to appear in court the day that Goodie was last seen, according to Leger.

It’s unclear if that is the warrant Francisco was arrested on or not.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Search for missing Scott woman expands after arrest of person of interest

The Acadiana community is still dedicated to finding a missing Scott woman after authorities arrested a person of interest in the case.

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Search for missing Scott woman expands after arrest of person of interest​

The Acadiana community is still dedicated to finding a missing Scott woman after authorities arrested a person of interest in the case.

Authorities arrested Brandon Francisco in Missouri Friday afternoon. It’s believed Francisco was the last person who came into contact with 32-year-old Ella Goodie before her disappearance on March 9. Francisco had a warrant out of Rapides Parish for failing to appear in court the day that Goodie was last seen.

People close to Ella Goodie say though this person of interest has been found, she is still missing, and his arrest is only motivating the community even more to find her. “Can you share this with people please? We’re trying to find Ella. She’s been missing since March the 9th,” one woman volunteering in the search said to passing cars as she handed out flyers. “Hello, help find miss Ella,” another told drivers.


He says now that the person last seen with Ella has been found and arrested, the FBI, who became involved in the case last week, can learn more about Ella’s last whereabouts. They hope this will give them a better idea of where to search.

“The family is now ready to start search efforts of their own. That is the focus now. We will begin, as more information comes out from the arrest, hopefully we will be able to begin search efforts for Ella in specific locations that we know he traveled. Because we believe that may be an indicator of where we believe she may have traveled as well,” Norman added. The Village 337 will post updates on opportunities to volunteer for searches on their Facebook page.

 

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Social media photo ignites hope for missing Scott woman

People close to missing Scott woman Ella Goodie, last seen March 9, say several social media posts could help in the search

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Social media photo ignites hope for missing Scott woman​

People close to missing Scott woman Ella Goodie, last seen March 9, say several social media posts could help in the search.

News Tens Renee Allen spoke with police about those findings.

Friends and community members searching for Ella Goodie, 33 of Scott say they have social media posts that may help in the search for her.


A person who spoke anonymously showed what she believes maybe a picture of Ella.

“By her forehead and eyebrows, it leads me to believe it’s Ella,” the person stated.

Village 337 president and director, Devon Norman agrees the picture appears to be Ella.

“You could only see her eyes and forehead. Right now, it’s only speculation but so many people believe that it’s her. I think it’s certainly worth looking into,” Norman added.

Scott Police Chief Chad Leger explains any social media material that comes through his department has and will be sent to aiding agencies to review.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Missing Louisiana ride-share driver's vehicle found in Missouri, police say

Police found the vehicle of missing Lafayette ride-share driver Ella Goodie in Missouri on Friday.

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Missing Louisiana ride-share driver's vehicle found in Missouri, police say​

Police found the vehicle of missing Lafayette ride-share driver Ella Goodie in Missouri on Friday.

Louisiana State Police said Ella Goodie's 2012 Audi Q5 was located Friday morning in St. Joseph, Missouri, the same place where Brandon Francisco—a person of interest in Goodie's disappearance—was arrested one week ago.

 

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UPDATE: Francisco denied bond a second time as he fights extradition back to Louisiana

Buchanan County, Mo., court officials tell News 10 that Brandon Francisco — the person of interest in the disappearance of Ella Goodie — has been denied bond for a second time after a h…

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UPDATE: Francisco denied bond a second time as he fights extradition back to Louisiana​

UPDATE, 4/4/22: Buchanan County, Mo., court officials tell News 10 that Brandon Francisco — the person of interest in the disappearance of Ella Goodie — has been denied bond for a second time after a hearing this morning.

The news comes after Goodie’s vehicle was found this past weekend by police in Missouri near the town where Francisco was arrested.

Francisco’s next court appearance is scheduled for April 29.

 

[GrandmaBear]

UPDATE: Francisco denied bond a second time as he fights extradition back to Louisiana

Buchanan County, Mo., court officials tell News 10 that Brandon Francisco — the person of interest in the disappearance of Ella Goodie — has been denied bond for a second time after a h…

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UPDATE: Francisco denied bond a second time as he fights extradition back to Louisiana​

UPDATE, 4/4/22: Buchanan County, Mo., court officials tell News 10 that Brandon Francisco — the person of interest in the disappearance of Ella Goodie — has been denied bond for a second time after a hearing this morning.

The news comes after Goodie’s vehicle was found this past weekend by police in Missouri near the town where Francisco was arrested.

Francisco’s next court appearance is scheduled for April 29.

That's another thing, extradition. Someone commits a crime and flees the state, send him back. Just more hold ups when a defendant dose this if you ask me. I'm sure there is some valid reason for it but...

Glad they denied him bond.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Person of interest in disappearance of Louisiana woman extradited from Missouri, booked on unrelated warrant

Family members say when they last spoke to Goodie on March 9, she was headed to Texas to drop someone off through Lyft. Her vehicle was found in Missouri on April 1.

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Person of interest in disappearance of Louisiana woman extradited from Missouri, booked on unrelated warrant​

A man who is a person of interest in the disappearance of a Louisiana woman, who went missing after reportedly driving a Lyft to Texas, has been extradited back to Louisiana after being arrested in Missouri last month.

Brandon Jermaine Francisco, 36, was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center on April 6, according to jail records from the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office.

He was booked on two counts of contempt of court, and is being held without bond at the request of The Rapides Parish District Attorney’s Office.

ELLA GOODIE CASE: Rapides DA wants to revoke Brandon Francisco’s bond in light of connection to Scott missing persons case

Court motion states that Francisco failed to appear in a Rapides Parish court on March 9, the day Ella Goodie was last seen with him.

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ELLA GOODIE CASE: Rapides DA wants to revoke Brandon Francisco’s bond in light of connection to Scott missing persons case​

The Rapides Parish District Attorney’s Office has filed a motion to revoke Brandon Francisco’s bond and a motion to order a status conference in a Dec. 24, 2018 case that’s awaiting trial. Francisco is also a person of interest in the disappearance of Ella Goodie, a contract driver from Scott. Goodie was reported as last being seen with Francisco on March 9 - the day he was supposed to be in court in Rapides Parish.


In addition to being a “significant flight risk,” the district attorney’s office also calls Francisco “an habitual offender.” In the motion, the office lists other offenses:

1. On Sept. 23, 2003, Francisco was convicted for the offense of illegal possession of a stolen firearm in Avoyelles Parish.

2. On May 14, 2008, Francisco was convicted for the offense of carnal knowledge and attempted second-degree murder in Avoyelles Parish.

The motion also states that when Francisco was apprehended in Missouri, “he was also arrested by the Buchanan County Drug Strike Force, St. Joseph, Missouri, for the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm.” To date, Goodie has not been found.

Based on the reasons listed in the motion, the district attorney’s office wants all outstanding bonds revoked and Francisco should be remanded without bond pending trial. The district attorney’s office is also requesting a status hearing to set a new trial date. A hearing date has not been set.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Search Continues For Ella Goodie

Community and family members of Ella Goodie went car to car, asking for help in the search efforts.

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Search Continues For Ella Goodie​

The search began online, but now the community has hit the streets to ask for help as they continue searching for answers about the disappearance of Ella Goodie. They say they won't be satisfied until she is brought home.

"The Goodie family has a right to know where their loved one is."

Community members and the family of Ella Goodie are going car to car, asking those to help in the search efforts.

Pamela Thibeaux Jolivette came out to hand out flyers believing there wasn't enough noise being made about Goodie's disappearance. "We figured that if we pass out flyers, more people would know about it, and more people will start talking about it. More people would start coming together, getting involved. By us passing out flyers, people started asking questions.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Billboard goes up to aid in search for Ella Goodie

As the search for Ella Goodie continues, more and more members of the community are coming together to help find her.

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Billboard goes up to aid in search for Ella Goodie​

As the search for Ella Goodie continues, more and more members of the community are coming together to help find her.

The goal of Lafayette NAACP President Marja Lynn Broussard and thousands of others is simple: Find Ella Goodie and bring her home.

"The goal is to get Ella's picture out, as a missing person since March 9th, to every city and state in these united states," said Broussard. "Because she could be anywhere."

Goodie's brother, Arthur said he wants everyone to know that the search is still on.

"Let everybody know that we're still searching," he said. "We want everyone to continue to search, and we're not gonna stop til we bring Ella home."

To aid in the search, a billboard donated by Bass Limited has gone up along I-10 West and the Evangeline Thruway in Lafayette. It might seem simple, but law enforcement said it may pay off in a big way.