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LaToyia Figueroa

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LaToyia Figueroa disappeared on July 18, 2005. She was 5 months pregnant with her second child.

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LaToyia Figueroa search,missing Sad News In Search For Missing Pregnant Woman

Philadelphia police are confirming that pregnant Latoyia Figueroa's remains have been recovered in nearby Chester. Now, they say, Latoyia's ex-boyfriend is in their custody and will be facing two murder charges.

Sex:
Female
Race:
Black
Age at Disappearance:
24
Current Age:
32
Date of Death:
Jul 18, 2005 - Aug 20, 2005
Age Range at Time of Death:
24 - 24
Height:
5'2''
Hair (Color, Description, Facial Hair):
  • Brown
Eyes:
  • Brown
Other Phys. Characteristics:
  • LaToyia was pregnant at the time she disappeared.
Scars and Tattoos:
  • LaToyia has a tattoo that spells the word "ANGEL" on her wrist.
Last Seen:
  • Philadelphia , PA
  • LaToyia was last seen at her boyfriend's home in Philadelphia. He says she left around 3 p.m. on July 18, 2005.
Other Possible Locations:
  • Pennsylvania
Last Known Locations:
  • Philadelphia , PA
Last updated August 20, 2005

LaToyia Figueroa

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Recovered; Aug 20, 2005

Sad News In Search For Latoyia


Early Saturday, August 20th, police identified the remains of missing 24-year-old LaToyia Figueroa. She was the mother of a young girl and was five months pregnant with another child when she disappeared in July. Police won't say how LaToyia died, but they've arrested a man and intend to charge him with her murder and the killing of her unborn child.

Man In Custody Will Face Charges


Prosecutors confirmed to reporters on the day of the discovery of LaToyia's remains that one of her former boyfriends was being held in the case.

They say the suspect, 25-year-old Stephen Poaches, will be charged with two counts of murder and other crimes related to LaToyia's disappearance. Neither cops nor prosecutors revealed what led them to Poaches.

LaToyia's disappearance united her Philadelphia community. Friends and family have covered the City of Brotherly Love with posters requesting information about her disappearance and announcing a $100,000 reward. Their efforts netted national and even worldwide attention to their plight. LaToyia had been missing for one month when her remains were found.


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Media Photo LaToyia was five months preganant at the time she disappeared missing persons,LaToyia Figueroa
LaToyia was five months preganant at the time she disappeared.

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