Radiah Gilbert, 21: Pregnant Woman Disappears From Nashville In 2013
She was also battling drug addiction.
The case of Radiah Gilbert has little publicly available information. At just 21 years old, Radiah had her whole life ahead of her. She reportedly lived on and off with her mother, Maquita, while she figured out her next steps.
Sadly, Radiah developed a drug addiction. She reportedly decided to leave her mother’s residence because she didn’t want to be confronted with conversations about going to a rehabilitation center.
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The Circumstances Involving Radiah’s Disappearance
By June 24, 2013, Radiah Gilbert was said to have 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.”
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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Case Number: 2013-0839625
Agency: Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
Phone: (615) 862-7803
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