A family in New Orleans is living every parent’s worst nightmare right now—and they need the world to pay attention.
Thirteen-year-old Raiden Lazard has gone missing, and as hours turn into days, the urgency to find him is growing stronger. This is not just another headline. This is not just another social media post. This is a real child, a real family, and a situation where every second matters.
According to the New Orleans Police Department, Raiden was last seen around 7:00 p.m. on March 25, 2026, at his home in the 4400 block of Jeanne Marie Place. Since that moment, there has been no contact, no confirmed sightings, and no clear answers about where he might be.
And that silence is deeply concerning.
Raiden Lazard is described as a 13-year-old Black male, approximately 4 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 110 pounds. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing a black sweatshirt, a white shirt underneath, and black pants.
A simple description—but one that could be crucial.
Because somewhere, someone may have seen him.
Right now, investigators have not released additional details, which only adds to the uncertainty surrounding his disappearance. What is known is that his current whereabouts are unknown, and authorities, along with his family, are increasingly worried about his safety.
This is the moment when awareness becomes everything.
In cases like this, time is not just important—it is critical. The first hours and days after a child goes missing are often the most important window for finding them safely. Every shared post, every conversation, every set of eyes paying attention can make a difference.
That’s why this message needs to travel far beyond New Orleans.
Someone in a nearby neighborhood may have noticed something unusual. Someone driving through the area may remember seeing a child matching his description. Someone, somewhere, may have information that seems small—but could be the missing piece investigators need.
Too often, people hesitate.
They wonder if what they saw matters. They question whether it’s worth reporting. But in situations like this, there is no such thing as insignificant information.
Even the smallest detail could help bring Raiden home.
For his family, the waiting is unbearable. Every hour without answers brings more fear, more uncertainty, and more questions that no parent should ever have to face. They are holding onto hope—hope that their child is safe, hope that someone will come forward, hope that this nightmare will end.
And right now, the public is their strongest ally.
Social media has the power to amplify voices, to spread awareness faster than ever before. Cases that once might have gone unnoticed can now reach thousands—even millions—of people in a matter of hours.
But that only works if people choose to act.
If you are reading this, you are now part of that effort.
Take a moment. Look at his description. Remember what he was wearing. Pay attention to your surroundings. Share this information with others. Because the more people who know, the harder it becomes for this case to remain unsolved.
Authorities are urging anyone with information—no matter how small—to come forward immediately.
If you have seen Raiden Lazard or have any information about his whereabouts, please contact Third District detectives at 504-658-6030 or call the New Orleans Police Department at 504-821-2222.
Do not assume someone else will make the call.
Do not wait.
Because time matters.
This is more than a story—it’s a call to action. A reminder that behind every missing child alert is a family desperately waiting for good news. A reminder that awareness can save lives. And a reminder that sometimes, the difference between tragedy and hope comes down to whether someone decides to speak up.
Raiden Lazard is still out there.
His family is still waiting.
And the question now is one we all have to answer:
Will enough people see his story in time to help bring him home safely?
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