

Eleven months after her disappearance, the remains of Mitrice Richardson were found in a remote canyon in Malibu, California.
Synopsis
Eleven months after her disappearance, the remains of Mitrice Richardson were found in a remote canyon in Malibu, California.
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Synopsis
Mitrice Richardson was released from the Malibu Sheriff's jail in 2009 after being detained for not paying a restaurant bill. Without identification or means of communication, she vanished during a mental health crisis. Eleven months later, her remains were discovered in a remote canyon. "Lost Compassion" details the search for Richardson, the obstacles encountered with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, and the systemic failures that contributed to her tragic case.
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Why Watch
- Follow Mitrice's story from arrest to disappearance.
- See the impact of mental health on law enforcement actions.
- Meet the families affected by systemic failures.
Did You Know
- Mitrice Richardson was 24 years old when she disappeared in 2009.
- She was released from jail without identification or communication means.
- Her remains were found 11 months after her disappearance in Malibu.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Mitrice Richardson?
Mitrice Richardson was released from the Malibu Sheriff's jail in 2009 after being detained for not paying a restaurant bill, and she subsequently disappeared.
When were Mitrice Richardson's remains found?
Mitrice Richardson's remains were found eleven months after her disappearance, in a remote Malibu canyon.
Who directed the documentary 'Lost Compassion'?
The documentary 'Lost Compassion' was directed by Chip Croft.
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