25 year old Lelisia Renae Slade was last seen near Lipscomb and Horne Street in Melbourne, Florida sometime in June 1988. Lelisia had a three year old daughter and lived with her grandmother in the 1100 block of Swift Drive at the time of her disappearance.

The Charley Project records the date of disappearance as June 1 but that date is used as a placeholder and the exact date of disappearance is unknown due to her transient lifestyle. She often disappeared for weeks which is why her family did not report her missing for three months. The Charley Project also noted that Lelisia would sometimes sleep in the woods with her boyfriend. Lelisia was also addicted to drugs and often resorted to sex work to support her addiction.

At the time of her disappearance, Lelisia's boyfriend was in jail so he is not considered a suspect. Police interviewed Lelisia's former husband who stated he did not know where she was. He lived in Georgia at the time of his interview. Authorities believe Lelisia is no longer in the Melbourne area and may be deceased.

Lelisia remains missing. If you have any information, please contact the Melbourne Police Department at 321-608-6731.

Links:

https://ourblackgirls.com/2021/03/19/lelisia-slade-was-drug-addicted-when-she-vanished-in-1988/

https://charleyproject.org/case/lelisia-renae-slade