track 80: mitrice richardson
Summary: Mitrice Richardson, 24, decided to take a drive to Malibu, CA on September 16, 2009. On that drive she spotted a restaurant and decided to get something to eat. While dining alone, Mitrice noticed a table of people who appeared to be having a good time and asked if she could join. Initially intrigued by her, the patrons and staffers soon grew concerned by Mitrice’s behavior. Ultimately, 911 is called. But what transpired after would leave her loved ones with more questions than answers. So, what really happened to Mitrice?
A photo of Mitrice Richardson
A photo of Mitrice’s loved ones at her memorial site where her body was found. (from left to right) Latice Sutton, Mitrice’s mother, Lauren Sutton, Mitrice’s aunt, friend Ronda Hampton, and Clea Koff, an independent anthropologist.
An image of a tribute in honor of Mitrice that her father, Michael Richardson, added on to Chevy Impala.
This episode was made possible because of the below sources:
TV SHOWS:
Investigation Discovery’s ‘Disappeared: Lost in the Dark’
Unsolved LA: The Disappearance of Mitrice Richardson
ARTICLES:
https://www.lamag.com/longform/what-happened-to-mitrice-richardson/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/bigger-reward-in-disappearance-death-of-mitrice-richardson/
https://thecinemaholic.com/mitrice-richardson-murder-how-did-she-die-who-killed-her/
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56978450/mitrice-lavon-richardson
http://shq.lasdnews.net/shq/LASD_Oversight/Richardson_Coroner_LASD%20final.pdf
https://www.lapdonline.org/newsroom/police-launch-search-for-mitrice-richardson/