Missing Since: 2018-09-05 Location: Slidell, Louisiana
Dowden’s mother reported him missing on October 22, 2018, after not hearing from him for several weeks. Authorities determined he was last seen mud riding in the Honey Island Swamp in Slidell, Louisiana on September 5, 2018. His son stated they got stuck in the swamp and Dowden walked away to get help and never returned. He has never been heard from again. Few details are available in his case. Investigating Agency St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office 985-898-2340 Source Information Louisiana Repository for Unidentified & Missing People NamUs Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated December 6, 2025; casefile added.