The Lafayette and New Orleans community is still searching for Sam 'Saint' Easterling. It has been over two months since anyone has heard from or seen 31-year-old 'Saint' Easterling.

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The New Orleans Police Department has reported that 'Saint' Easterling, age 31, was last seen leaving a business on the 1300 block of Saint Bernard Avenue in New Orleans. Authorities say he was using crutches due to an ankle injury.

His friends and family have not heard from him seen him since August and ask that anyone with information call investigative services detectives at 504-658-6229.

One of his last posts made on Facebook said he was looking for a ride back to Lafayette.

A commenter said "I wish I had known you wanted to come home. I would have given you a lift. Sorry brother. We are looking for you. Please just be lost."


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Samuel Easterling is still missing, and an updated flyer has been shared detailing what he was last seen wearing and his specific whereabouts before being reported missing.

"Samuel Eastrerling also goes by 'Saint'. Last seen on 8/29/2024 at 4:20 AM walking alone toward Marias St. from Poor Boys Bar wearing a black shirt, camo pants, white slides, and black socks. Has tattoos on forearms and shoulder-length light brown hair. May have a mustache."

Anyone with information should call or text 504-941-6015 or contact NOPD 504-821-2222.

 

 


 

Louisiana law enforcement needs the public's assistance locating Samuel Easterling. Saint or Sammy is 6 feet tall, age 30.

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Samuel Easterling was last seen on Thursday, August 29th, 2024, in the Bywater area in New Orleans.

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Both the Lafayette and New Orleans community have been sharing photos of Sammy in hopes that someone may know more information about his whereabouts. He was last seen in the Bywater around 3am on Thursday.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to please call 911, New Orleans Police, or 337-288-4043.

His mother Sandy Easterling shared the flyer on social media saying "He still hasn’t been located but I have a new flyer and please share ! We are praying and hoping to bring our boy home safe and alive".

Friends and family of Sammy are asking that the community continue to share the flyer and pray that he be found safe.

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