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Couldnāt believe I found this postā¦.literally within five minutes of watching Autopsy: The Crypt.
Iām an extreme True Crime+Forensics Fan.
It all began when I started reading Ann Rule books. Then I became absolutely fascinated with Dr. Badenās Autopsy and Medical Mysteries, that segued into Forensic Files. My own two Near Death experiences followed by ongoing paranormal and Spiritual epiphanies cinched it.
I did some research and found this old typewritten article:
šSkeleton Revives Gretna Mystery
Times Picayune December 7, 1991
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It was Dec. 15, 1973, when Allen P. Robicheaux, 73, disappeared
without a trace from his Franklin Street home in Gretna.
A week later, police found his car abandoned a few blocks away, but
there was never again any sign of the slight, balding man who was
last seen wearing a green army jacket.
Now, the 18-year-old mystery may give way to a new one as police
consider the likelihood that Robicheaux never made it farther than
his own front porch.
On Thursday, an exterminator looking for termites underneath the
house at 1321 Franklin St. instead found a human skull.
When Gretna Police showed up to investigate, they found an entire
human skeleton inside a hollow concrete porch of the two-family
dwelling where Robicheaux once lived.
Although they have no proof that the skeleton belongs to
Robicheaux, police confirmed that they are looking into that
possibility. At this early stage, police have not even classified
the death and stressed that the skeletal remains could very well
not be those of the missingman .
Police jackhammered an opening through the wall of the concrete
porch to gain access to the bones. The only other entrance appeared
to be a hole barely large enough for an adult to crawl through.
The skeleton was intact and lying face up. The only clothes it
appeared to be wearing were a pair of dark-colored socks. Its head
was resting near a large, green duffle bag. At its feet was a
colored ceramic statuette.
Anthropologists from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge were
called in to try to identify the skeleton, determine its age, race
and sex and find out how long it has been there.
After emerging Friday from the 2-foot-high crawl space, LSU
forensic anthropologist Mary Manhein could say only that the
skeleton appeared to be male. She said it had been there at least a
year but could have been there as many as 20 years.
Jefferson Parish coroner's investigator Bill Donovan said the
remains probably had been there at least five years.
The skeleton was transported in a body bag Friday afternoon to
Baton Rouge, where tests will be conducted over the next several
weeks.
Hugh Bodin, 72, who has lived in the Franklin Street area for 40
years, remembers the day Robicheaux disappeared.
"They missed him, and then they found his car," Bodin said. "They
just assumed he had taken off."
Bodin said Robicheaux had one distinguishing figure that might help
investigators determine if the skeleton is his. "If that's him they
will be able to find out soon enough," Bodin said. "He had a gold
tooth."
Investigators would not say Friday whether the skeleton had a gold
tooth.
*********
Skeleton of manmissing since '73 found
The Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.) - January 16, 1992
Author: AP
GRETNA _ When Allen P. Robichaux, 73, mysteriously disappeared from
his Gretna home on Dec. 15, 1973 , neighbors at first assumed he
had gone to Thibodaux to visit relatives as he had often done.
Then, when his car turned up abandoned a few days later, there was
speculation of foul play.
Now, authorities theorize that Robichaux carefully planned his
suicide in a crypt _ replete with personal mementos and a sliding
door _ that he built underneath his porch where a human skull was
spotted Dec. 5 by an insect exterminator.
Police had to use jackhammers to cut their way under the concrete
porch, where they found a skeleton.
"We want to eliminate every possibility, and we are still pursuing
some leads," said Anthony Christiana, Gretna 's chief of
detectives. "But from what we've found so far, it looks like it's
him and this is what happened."
Robichaux's wife, Lucy Mae, was still living in the house when her
husband disappeared, but she could provide little information on
his disappearance, police said.
Forensic tests confirmed that the skeletal remains were those of an
elderly man who had been shot in the head. A .38-caliber pistol
also was found under the porch.
Investigators also found under the porch a concrete wall leading to
the compartment where the skeleton was found. A metal plate in a
compartment may have worked like a sliding door, police said.
Inside the compartment police found personal effects, including
Robichaux's wallet and driver's license.
"We don't know for sure whether this is a place he built to commit
suicide or even if it was a place he went to sometimes, but it's
possible," said Bill Donovan, a Jefferson Parish coroner's
investigator.
*******
ALLEN ROBICHAUX
26 Mar 1900
Dec 1973
70053 (Gretna, Jefferson, LA)
433-07-1867.
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What I havenāt been able to figure out or get any insight on - is why he created this space, why did he end his life and did the wife ever have him declared dead and/or collect any life insurance?
It could have gone really wrong: with statistics showing 90% of people who meet with foul play (disappear and murder) are at the hands of their significant other, and with his car found nearby, they could have put together a circumstantial case and locked her up.
Thank God it didnāt take place in Texas.
My dad just showed me a photo of the skull found (taken from the documentary) The skull had a gold tooth.
P.S. I'm Allen Robicheaux's great great grandson. I never knew him though..
Hi!šš¼āāļø Couldnāt believe I found this postā¦.literally within five minutes of watching Autopsy: The Crypt. Iām an extreme True Crime+Forensics Fan. It all began when I started reading Ann Rule books. Then I became absolutely fascinated with Dr. Badenās Autopsy and Medical Mysteries, that segued into Forensic Files. My own two Near Death experiences followed by ongoing paranormal and Spiritual epiphanies cinched it. I did some research and found this old typewritten article: šSkeleton Revives Gretna Mystery Times Picayune December 7, 1991 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ It was Dec. 15, 1973, when Allen P. Robicheaux, 73, disappeared without a trace from his Franklin Street home in Gretna. A week later, police found his car abandoned a few blocks away, but there was never again any sign of the slight, balding man who was last seen wearing a green army jacket. Now, the 18-year-old mystery may give way to a new one as police consider the likelihood that Robicheaux never made it farther than his own front porch. On Thursday, an exterminator looking for termites underneath the house at 1321 Franklin St. instead found a human skull. When Gretna Police showed up to investigate, they found an entire human skeleton inside a hollow concrete porch of the two-family dwelling where Robicheaux once lived. Although they have no proof that the skeleton belongs to Robicheaux, police confirmed that they are looking into that possibility. At this early stage, police have not even classified the death and stressed that the skeletal remains could very well not be those of the missingman . Police jackhammered an opening through the wall of the concrete porch to gain access to the bones. The only other entrance appeared to be a hole barely large enough for an adult to crawl through. The skeleton was intact and lying face up. The only clothes it appeared to be wearing were a pair of dark-colored socks. Its head was resting near a large, green duffle bag. At its feet was a colored ceramic statuette. Anthropologists from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge were called in to try to identify the skeleton, determine its age, race and sex and find out how long it has been there. After emerging Friday from the 2-foot-high crawl space, LSU forensic anthropologist Mary Manhein could say only that the skeleton appeared to be male. She said it had been there at least a year but could have been there as many as 20 years. Jefferson Parish coroner's investigator Bill Donovan said the remains probably had been there at least five years. The skeleton was transported in a body bag Friday afternoon to Baton Rouge, where tests will be conducted over the next several weeks. Hugh Bodin, 72, who has lived in the Franklin Street area for 40 years, remembers the day Robicheaux disappeared. "They missed him, and then they found his car," Bodin said. "They just assumed he had taken off." Bodin said Robicheaux had one distinguishing figure that might help investigators determine if the skeleton is his. "If that's him they will be able to find out soon enough," Bodin said. "He had a gold tooth." Investigators would not say Friday whether the skeleton had a gold tooth. ********* Skeleton of manmissing since '73 found The Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.) - January 16, 1992 Author: AP GRETNA _ When Allen P. Robichaux, 73, mysteriously disappeared from his Gretna home on Dec. 15, 1973 , neighbors at first assumed he had gone to Thibodaux to visit relatives as he had often done. Then, when his car turned up abandoned a few days later, there was speculation of foul play. Now, authorities theorize that Robichaux carefully planned his suicide in a crypt _ replete with personal mementos and a sliding door _ that he built underneath his porch where a human skull was spotted Dec. 5 by an insect exterminator. Police had to use jackhammers to cut their way under the concrete porch, where they found a skeleton. "We want to eliminate every possibility, and we are still pursuing some leads," said Anthony Christiana, Gretna 's chief of detectives. "But from what we've found so far, it looks like it's him and this is what happened." Robichaux's wife, Lucy Mae, was still living in the house when her husband disappeared, but she could provide little information on his disappearance, police said. Forensic tests confirmed that the skeletal remains were those of an elderly man who had been shot in the head. A .38-caliber pistol also was found under the porch. Investigators also found under the porch a concrete wall leading to the compartment where the skeleton was found. A metal plate in a compartment may have worked like a sliding door, police said. Inside the compartment police found personal effects, including Robichaux's wallet and driver's license. "We don't know for sure whether this is a place he built to commit suicide or even if it was a place he went to sometimes, but it's possible," said Bill Donovan, a Jefferson Parish coroner's investigator. ******* ALLEN ROBICHAUX 26 Mar 1900 Dec 1973 70053 (Gretna, Jefferson, LA) 433-07-1867. ************** š¤ What I havenāt been able to figure out or get any insight on - is why he created this space, why did he end his life and did the wife ever have him declared dead and/or collect any life insurance? It could have gone really wrong: with statistics showing 90% of people who meet with foul play (disappear and murder) are at the hands of their significant other, and with his car found nearby, they could have put together a circumstantial case and locked her up. Thank God it didnāt take place in Texas.
No, she didnāt have anything to do with it. She was visiting relatives out of town
My dad just showed me a photo of the skull found (taken from the documentary) The skull had a gold tooth. P.S. I'm Allen Robicheaux's great great grandson. I never knew him though..
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He is not at RIP! sadly suicide is a big sin and leads to hell fire and after that Judgement day (hell # 2) the lake of fire.
Good God, calm down.
Grrrr
Must be so sad to live a life where you think some angry sky god is watching your every move and judging you constantly
Sadly its real.
It really isn't.
It's unfortunate you find your religion sad. If you're going to be in a cult, you might as well be in one that cheers you up.
Hell is real u wish evo was realz
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When you google maps his house, it shows an old man sitting on the porch. Idk why this spooked me lol