Mother of Mitrice Richardson does not believe her daughter is in Las Vegas . Richardson was last seen September 17 , 2009 . Police have not discounted the possibility that Richardson may not want to be found , but her family believes that would be `` out of her character , '' McClure said . She suggests the search could be a `` diversionary tactic '' by California authorities . The mother says she has been told that investigators are looking for evidence to link her daughter's disappearance with an unsolved murder case from 20 years ago.
Mother of Mitrice Richardson does not believe her daughter is in Las Vegas . Richardson was last seen September 17 , 2009 . She suggests the search could be a `` diversionary tactic '' by California authorities . The mother says she has been told that investigators are looking for evidence to link her daughter's disappearance with an unsolved murder case from 20 years ago.