On January 15, 2014, 23-year-old Xavier Tarrand disappeared after being dropped off at the RaceTrac gas station on the corner of Hwy 50 and SR 33 in Groveland. Tarrand entered a black Honda with unknown occupants and was last heard from 40 minutes later, telling a friend he would return to the station but never did.
In the days following his disappearance, some of Xavier’s personal belongings were found discarded along Hwy 50 in Ocoee. Nine days later, the black Honda, which Xavier had been seen entering, was found burned in Apopka and had been reported stolen. Evidence from the scene, including signs of gunfire, led investigators to believe Xavier may have been involved in the incident.
Xavier’s whereabouts remain unknown, and foul play is suspected, with investigators focusing on possible connections to Orange County.
Born in January 1990, Xavier is known by the nickname “Dudda.” He is described as 5’11”, weighing 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He has several tattoos: “free rat” on his right hand, “rat $” on his left hand, and “self made” on his chest. He was last seen wearing a Nascar M&M’s jacket.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek information from the public regarding this cold case. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Cold Case Team at 352-343-9529 or via email at ColdCase@lcso.org. Tips may also be reported anonymously through Crimeline at 800-423-8477 (TIPS).
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