LA LA - Tova Barnett, 19, Baton Rouge, 2 Dec 2000

[Murkywaters]

After 24 years, it appears Tova's story is finally being told. This video was made by a high school friend of Tova's' and it provides a bit more dimension to her disappearance. The friend recalls Tova as being very quiet and an introvert. Both of them attended a religious private school that had a very strict code of conduct. The podcast host contacted a male classmate of Tova's who claims they briefly dated in high school; after their relationship ended, Tova found herself a girlfriend. After that relationship ended, Tova had another girlfriend who was allegedly violent towards her and had her involved in robberies and other illegal activities. The police tried to pin the disappearance on her girlfriend, but nothing materialised. Tova's vehicle was left behind at the Mall of Louisana, indicating she may have gotten in a car with someone she knew. According to the male classmate, Tova was back and forth between cities.

 

[Murkywaters]

The search for Tova Barnett continues over 20 years later

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — This month marks 23 years since Tova Barnett disappeared here in Baton Rouge. Now, one woman is using her platform to advocate and bring awareness to families who&#8217…

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“I remember reading her yearbook message to me the other day, and she said at the bottom, don’t forget about your girl and I don’t know why that just sticks with me, and it just makes me feel like it is about this moment,” said Daniel.

According to LSU’s repository for unidentified and missing people. There are over 500 open missing person cases in Louisiana alone. The state is ranked No. 16 and only a few cases have been solved.

Barnett’s missing has brought pain to many, but also a purpose for Daniel.

“I decided to start a podcast called Found Missing, and one of the cases that I wanted to solve first was Tova. Her case is still classified as a missing person. So now I’m trying to push for it to be moved over to homicide,” said Daniel.

Daniel has been working closely with deputies to get Barnett’s case reopened and investigated.

“A lie can never keep up with the truth and so, you know, although we have not found a body, unfortunately, the goal now is just to find a motive and to find out what could have possibly happened to her,” said Daniel.

 

[lovewinds]

Thank you to all those who kept Tova's name alive. I'm the creator and host of the podcast. I love your recap @Murkywaters. I'm eagerly waiting for you to recap episode 2. It is straight to the point.

As someone who graduated with Tova and was her friend her story breaks my heart. I'm confident that someone will reach out to me and talk about what might have happened. It does not matter how long it has been, everyone deserves justice.

Anyone with information can email me at [email protected] and follow us on instagram as I will release information on her case. Instagram Instagram.com/foundmissingtv

 

[Murkywaters]

Thank you to all those who kept Tova's name alive. I'm the creator and host of the podcast. I love your recap @Murkywaters. I'm eagerly waiting for you to recap episode 2. It is straight to the point.

As someone who graduated with Tova and was her friend her story breaks my heart. I'm confident that someone will reach out to me and talk about what might have happened. It does not matter how long it has been, everyone deserves justice.

Anyone with information can email me at [email protected] and follow us on instagram as I will release information on her case. Instagram Instagram.com/foundmissingtv

Thank you, Michelle. I have been so busy throughout the holidays and I only just saw this now. Thank you for creating this podcast and advocating for Tova. For years, Tova's case has intrigued me due to the fact that there were so few details available. I was too perplexed by the fact that there appeared to be no media coverage and no appeals for information from the family. It's good to see the circumstances of Tova's disappearance are finally coming to light, and hopefully the person or people responsible for this are getting nervous.

Here is a link to episode 2: This episode makes a strong case for Tova's disappearance to be reclassified as a homicide investigation, as opposed to a ''Missing Person''. Tova’s family appears to believe she is deceased. Tova’s stepfather, who passed away in 2006, listed her as having predeceased him, and in 2017 one of her sister’s shared a social media post with the caption ‘’gone but not forgotten’’

At this time, the name or any additional information about Tova's girlfriend is unknown. Tova's classmate, who was in communication with the sheriff’s department at the time of the disappearance, stated that Tova’s girlfriend is a suspect but was hemmed up on different charges. It appears that without a body, weapon, or other evidence, the case went cold. I would interested to learn if any searches for Tova were ever conducted and if the girlfriend was ever interviewed.

 

[Pennysmom1]

Tova is still missing

Missing Person / NamUs #MP4047

View NamUs missing person case MP4047 for Tova Jaileau Barnett missing from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Date of last contact: Dec 02, 2000. NCMEC case number: --.

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[gonegirldiaries]

Tova is missing and any leads to her case would be very helpful. It's not much to go on, but someone may know something.

Tova Barnett

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Name: Tova Jaileau Barnett
Case Classification: Missing
Missing Since: December 2, 2000
Location Last Seen: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parsh, Louisiana

Physical Description​

Date of Birth: May 29, 1981
Age: 19 years
Race: Black
Gender: Femal
Height: 5'3
Weight: 118 lbs
Hair Color: Brown hair with red highlights
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Case Information​

19 year old Tova Barnett was last seen in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on December 2, 2000. She hasn’t been seen or heard from since.

Disappearance​

Tova Barnett was last seen on December 2, 2000 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. According to her NamUS profile she was with a girlfriend that day. Tova hasn’t been seen or heard from since. She was reported missing to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office on December 16, 2000. Few details are available in her case.

Whereabouts: Last seen with a girlfriend​

Clothing & Accessories:
Tova was last seen wearing a blue pullover shirt, jeans, sneakers, and a shell necklace. Her ears are pierced.

3178DFLA - Tova Jaileau Barnett

https://www.louisianafirstnews.com/news/local-news/the-search-for-tova-barnett-continues-over-20-years-later/

Posted: Dec 7, 2023 / 06:01 PM CST

This month marks 23 years since Tova Barnett disappeared here in Baton Rouge. Now, one woman is using her platform to advocate and bring awareness to families who’ve suffered the same experience.

“She was just such a sweet girl, and she was my friend, and she definitely has made the type of impact for me to be doing this story and to be looking for her,” said Michelle Daniel, Tova Barnett’s friend.

19-year-old Tova Barnett went missing on Dec. 2, 2000. Her disappearance was reported to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 16.

Despite the long absence, Daniel refuses to let Barnett’s name die.

“I remember reading her yearbook message to me the other day, and she said at the bottom, don’t forget about your girl and I don’t know why that just sticks with me, and it just makes me feel like it is about this moment,” said Daniel.

Daniel has been working closely with deputies to get Barnett’s case reopened and investigated.

“A lie can never keep up with the truth and so, you know, although we have not found a body, unfortunately, the goal now is just to find a motive and to find out what could have possibly happened to her,” said Daniel.

Daniel says she’ll continue to keep Barnett’s name alive and she’s hoping to give others with the same experience the strength to keep searching.

 

[Murkywaters]

Tova has been missing for 25 years today Tova, where are you?