Update: Latasha Norman's body found
I was listening to the Tom Joyner Show this morning and Latasha Norman’s father, Danny Bolden was interviewed by telephone, in an effort to keep his daughter’s story alive. Latasha Norman of Greenville, Mississippi has been missing since around November 13, 2007. She was last seen in Jackson, Mississippi. Bolden expressed frustration over the fact that the Natalie Holloways of the country receive constant national coverage on all network and cable television stations, and his daughter has not received similar attention.
Update 11/28/7-- FUNDS ARE NOW SET UP FOR LATASHA NORMAN'S FAMILY. FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION
Update 12/5/7-- Service held for Latasha Norman READ ARTICLE
I think it was Sybil, who asked how was he supporting himself, and where was he staying while in Jackson trying to find her. Bolden stated both he and his wife were using their sick/vacation time for expenses while staying in a hotel. We all know that time will eventually run out. They currently do not have a fund set up, and I think he alluded that someone else was in the process of setting up a fund. Tom awarded him with $1000.00 and made him the father of the day. I am quite sure they could use some help.
Just think it could be anyone of us. Think. Suddenly, you get that call, and you have to drop everything. However, the mortgages and other notes still have to be paid, and other children at home need attention. A missing family member will turn a family’s world upside down. This is another sad story.
He stated their family was a strong unit, Latasha and his wife were like sisters, she was a third year honor roll accounting major at Jackson State University, and was working at Michael’s Crafts. It seems as if she vanished. No one saw anything. How do people just vanish off the face of the earth? I am thinking about that. The father also stated, he feels the Jackson State police have not reached out to them as much as they could, and he would die penniless if had to in the search for his daughter.
He added he appreciates any and all the coverage he can get. When I Googled her name, it seems as if it showed up more on blogs than news websites. Here is my contribution. Hopefully, they will locate her.
****Holiday season is here, and what a way to give. Even if you send $1, $5, $10 or more, it will go a long way for the family. If 1000 people sent $5, this could go far. If you don't want to donate electronically, get a money order or check, and send it to the family by way of the Accounting Society. Remember, no donation is ever too small.****
FUND INFORMATION
This information has been provided by Jackson, MS news station WJTV and is a reprint.
Two accounts have been set up to support the family of Latasha Norman, 20-year-old accounting major from Greenville, Miss., who has been missing since Nov. 13.
The family opened the “Latasha Norman Family Relief Fund” at the Woodrow Wilson branch of the Trustmark Bank.
The Jackson State University National Alumni Association has placed a PayPal link on the JSUNAA Web site (www.jsunaa.com) to accept donations for the family.
"As we continue to pray for the safe return of Latasha, we are going to accelerate our financial, moral and physical support of the family during this ordeal,” said Hilliard Lackey III, association president.
Donations can be deposited at any Trustmark branch in Mississippi, Florida, Tennessee and Texas. Contact the bank toll free at 1-800-844-2000 or 601-208-5111 in Jackson. Locate branches at http://www.trustmark.com/locator/search.php.
Jackson State’s Accounting Society, of which Latasha is a member and Student Government Association representative, met Tuesday morning to establish a fund.
“We know that this whole situation has been a tremendous burden on Latasha’s family as well as the Jackson State family,” said Ambriel Woods, president. “The family hasn’t been back home and hotel, gas and other expenses add up. It can definitely be expensive.”
Donations can be mailed to: Accounting Society, Jackson State University, College of Business, P.O. Box 18660, Jackson, MS 39217. Students may drop off their donations between classes in the College of Business rotunda.
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11-29-7 UPDATE: There are news reports that her body has been found. Thanks for the tragic news everyone. Prayers continue to be extended to the family. :(
Thank you so much for this.
I am a book club president in Mississippi, and I agree that this touches home with all of us.
One of the authors that we are hosting next week, Bestsellig author Gregory B. Williams (author of BROTHERWOOD and SOLOMON'S QUEST) also heard the story and will be donating 100% of the proceeds from his book sales here to the family.
It is people like this that let us know that all is not lost in this country.
Thanks Cyrus, when we get fund info it will be posted. You may get info before us. If you do, please feel free to post it. Thanks!
Hi My name is Donna Harris and I am part of the staff for Saving Our Children. WHich is a free organization dedicated to bringing awarness and help to find our missing children.
I have been trying to reach Mr and MRS. Bolden to let them know we are also spreading the word about his missing daughter.
Our website is http://www.savingourchildren.bravehost.com we also have a myspace/hfmbc.com
If anyone that is reading this can pass the information on to Mr and Mrs. Bolden to contact me that would be great. My email address is donnapharris2006@yahoo.com
This is me doing my part.
This story is so very upsetting. I saw her beautiful smile only yesterday. I still feel short of breath when I think of what may have happened. At the same time, I want to stay positive. I want to stay positive for her and her suffering parents.
Please, please; let's not bring up race vs. airtime until we all know she is safe and unharmed.
Remember, Natalie Holloway is most certainly dead. I would like to believe that Latasha is only missing.
In my prayers,
Steven
"Please, please; let's not bring up race vs. airtime until we all know she is safe and unharmed." Steven, we don't have to mention race. Just look at the actions of the media, and general public interest in certain missing person cases.
It is about a missing person. I wrote about what her father said during an interview, and did not dictate what I heard to start a race debate. What motivated me, was at the end when he stated he'd take all of the publicity he could get, and the fact that they are average working class people, who seem to need more support than they are getting to date.
Here is a news quote from FoxNews.com:
"As far as the interest by the national media in the story, I think race probably had an impact," said Jackson Police Chief Malcolm McMillin, who is white. "It's a small college in the South. It's the daughter of simple people who maybe are not important outside of their circle, and maybe we don't attach the same importance to them that we do for other people."
I first heard of this tragic story last week. I sincerely hope with all my heart Latasha comes home safe and sound. Her father, Danny was on the Tom Joyner Show again this morning and there was a lady (whose name I cannot recall) and her husband who are both alumni of Jackson state who offered a two bedroom apartment (located 15-20 minutes from campus) to the family for $1 per month until she is found!!! He was SO grateful and I was excited as well. My prayers are with Latasha, her family, and everyone who is involved with the search for her. Peace and blessings to all of you!!!
I'm sorry to report that her body was just discovered. Pray for her family.
They found her on Brown Street in Jackson...so sad
latasha norman body was found today she was found dead continue to pray for the family. this is so sad
http://www.wapt.com/news/14729525/detail.html
Her body has been found. Her ex-boyfriend has been charged with her murder.
My heart and prayers go out to the Norman family as they have learned the devastating news of their beautiful loved one. I will continue to pray that God gives them strength and comfort them at this hour. Please join me and pray for the family, friends, and loved ones of the deceased who was found just after 2pm on Tuesday, Nov. 29th
I pray through this tragic event that someone is helped and able to get out an abusive relationship. I have loss a family member when she broke up with her boyfriend and her 3 children have grown up without a mother. I will keep the family & friends of Latasha Norman in my prayers.
A gospel concert is being held Dec. 19 in memory of slain Jackson State University student Latasha Norman.
Special guests include The Williams Brothers, The Canton Spirituals, The Mississippi Mass Choir, Paul Porter from the Christianaires, The Jackson Southernaires, the Rev. Joe A. Washington and the Gabrieltone, The Curry Family, The Gospel Melodies, The Wonderful Travelers, and The Chosen Aires.
Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Old Sam's (Wal-Mart) Building, 590 Raymond Road, in Jackson. The show is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10.
The proceeds are going to the Norman family, according to organizers.
For more details on the gospel concert, contact Vincent Grizzell at
(601)573-0628 or Charles James at (678) 523-7412.