On November 28, 1983, 16-year-old Maurice "Red" Jefferson left his grandparents' house in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, heading to basketball practice—and he was never heard from again. Known for his striking red hair, kind nature, and big dreams of becoming a doctor, Maurice's disappearance remains a haunting mystery. Witnesses claimed he was forced into a car at Franklin Park that night, yet conflicting reports led the FBI to withdraw from the case. As days turned into weeks and years, the investigation ran cold, leaving his family searching for answers, keeping their Bibles open as a symbol of hope. Decades later, Maurice is still missing, his story fading from public memory, but his family has never stopped looking. What really happened to Red that night? Join Ali and Eli as we go over this heartbreaking case.

***If you know anything about the disappearance of Maurice “Red” Jefferson - or his whereabouts today - please call the Broward County Sheriff’s Office at 954-321-4735***

Sources:

South Florida Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale News, The Miami Herald, Florida Today, namus,gov

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