Chief Jimmy Travis says the body of Taysia Folse, a runaway from the New Orleans area, was reported by a driver who was passing the area and noticed what appeared to be a lifeless body lying in a grassy area.

Tayisa’s cause of death is undetermined at this time, however, there were no signs of physical trauma to the body.

Currently, detectives are looking for any information that will help in putting the last moments of Tayisa’s life together. They are asking anyone who may recognize the artwork of a recent tattoo on Tayisa’s left forearm, to please come forward. A sketch of the distinctive tattoo is shown in this post.  The tattoo depicts two jester masks with “Smile Now Cry Later” in script on her left forearm.

This investigation is on-going. Anyone with information is asked to call the TPSO at (985) 345-6150, or Crime Stoppers (800) 554-5245.