Nelda Louise Hardwick
Missing since October 14, 1993 from Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: January 3, 1959
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 34 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'3"; 110 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Dark brown hair; hazel eyes.
• Marks, Scars: Her left leg is shorter than her right and she walks with an obvious limp.
• Clothing: She was wearing casual clothing.
• Dentals: She has a complete set of dentures.
• AKA: Nelda Bailey; Nelda Frug
• DNA: Available

Circumstances of Disappearance
Hardwick disappeared from her home in Lake Charles, LA in October 1993. She had been at home with her boyfriend and her children. The children were bathed and put to bed. The boyfriend went to bed as well and when he woke up the next morning he found a note saying she was going to the store and she would be right back. She never returned.
According to family members Hardwick would never have simply left behind her four children. Foul play is suspected in her disappearance.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
337-491-3719
Email

Agency Case Number: 93-054275

NCIC Number: M-683291078
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
National Center for Missing Adults
KPLCTV