Sandra Burris – 5 of Spades, Louisiana

On a hot summer night in 2005, Sandra Burris and her best friend went clubbing in their small Louisiana town. The night started out like any other, but the friends went separate ways later in the evening, and sometime after that, Sandra vanished—and there’s been no trace of her since. 

As the 20th anniversary of Sandra’s disappearance approaches, her oldest daughter, Kelly Melancon, is still looking for answers.

But it turns out, you get the right reporter dusting things off, asking questions… and you just might uncover new avenues of investigation.

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Episode Info

If you know anything about the disappearance of Sandra Burris, please contact St. Landry Parish Crime Stoppers by visiting their website (www.stlandrycrimestoppers) or by calling their tip line at 1-337-948-8477.

Sandra Ann Burris.

Sandra Ann Burris. Photo courtesy of St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Exterior photo of the building that once housed the nightclub Added Attraction. The club is located at the corner of South and Academy streets in Opelousas, La. This was the last location where Albertha Young, also known as Candy, saw Sandra Burris.

Exterior photo of the building that once housed the nightclub Added Attraction. The club is located at the corner of South and Academy streets in Opelousas, La. This was the last location where Albertha Young, also known as Candy, saw Sandra Burris. Photo taken by audiochuck staff.
A detail shot of the street sign immediately outside the building that was formerly a nightclub called Added Attraction. The club is located at the corner of South and Academy streets in Opelousas, La. This was the last location where Albertha Young, also known as Candy, saw Sandra Burris.

A detail shot of the street sign immediately outside the building that was formerly a nightclub called Added Attraction. The club is located at the corner of South and Academy streets in Opelousas, La. This was the last location where Albertha Young, also known as Candy, saw Sandra Burris. Photo taken by audiochuck staff.
Pictured is a wider view of the streets adjacent to the building where the nightclub Added Attraction was located at the time of Sandra Burris’ disappearance.

Pictured is a wider view of the streets adjacent to the building where the nightclub Added Attraction was located at the time of Sandra Burris’ disappearance. Photo taken by audiochuck staff.
Pictured is a wider view of the streets adjacent to the building where the nightclub Added Attraction was located at the time of Sandra Burris’ disappearance.

Pictured is a wider view of the streets adjacent to the building where the nightclub Added Attraction was located at the time of Sandra Burris’ disappearance. Photo taken by audiochuck staff.

Episode Source Material

Original reporting by Emily Enfinger

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