The Disappearance of Ricarda Tillman-Lockett in Memphis

Ricarda Tillman-Lockett was 22 years old, a mother, and an enrolled member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. She had left an abusive marriage, moved into a shelter, and made a plan to start over. On February 19th, 2007, she left work in Memphis, got into her estranged husband's car, and vanished. Her purse, her wallet, and her cell phone were left behind. Her son was waiting at the babysitter's. She never came back. Nineteen years later, Ricarda Tillman-Lockett has not been found. No one has ever been charged. Her family is still waiting. Her name was Rica. This is her story. If you have information about the disappearance of Ricarda Tillman-Lockett, contact the Memphis Police Department at 901-373-3883 or CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH. Her NamUs case number is MP179. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788. To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.