NEW ORLEANS, La. (Westbank) — An urgent and heartbreaking search is underway for Darius Clem, a diligent and deeply loved man who vanished without a trace during his work shift at Empire QSL Port of New Orleans. His family, friends, and coworkers are pleading with the public for information as they face the agonizing mystery of his disappearance.
Last Seen: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
It’s now been over a week since Darius was last seen — and the silence has become unbearable. Described by all who know him as the very definition of reliability, Darius showed up to work every day, no matter what. Rain or shine, tired or sick, he never missed a shift, never caused trouble, and never gave anyone a reason to doubt his character or his commitment.
On the night of April 22, Darius clocked in for work as usual, prepared to complete another shift at Empire QSL’s port facility on the Westbank. But at some point during the shift, he disappeared — without clocking out, and without any known interaction or incident. Most disturbingly, his personal belongings — things he never would have left behind — were discovered at the job site. No one saw him leave. There has been no sign of him since.
A Man of Integrity
This is not a case of someone who would simply walk away from his life. Darius is a man of discipline, loyalty, and quiet strength. He is a devoted son, a loving brother, a boyfriend, a reliable friend, and a respected colleague. His family describes him as gentle but strong, quiet but dependable — a man who handled his responsibilities without complaint and who cared deeply about the people around him.
“Darius doesn’t just vanish,” said his sister Annqueania Stewart. “He’s always been accountable. For him to disappear without a word, without a call — that’s not who he is. We are terrified, and we are desperate for answers.”
Friends and coworkers echo her sentiment, saying Darius would never leave work abruptly or without notifying someone. Many are stunned that no official answers have been provided and no urgency appears to surround the case from those who should be investigating.
Public Plea for Help
The family is asking anyone with information — no matter how small — to come forward.
If you saw Darius that night, if you work at or near the Empire QSL Port of New Orleans, or if you heard anything suspicious, now is the time to speak up.
They are urging the public to contact his family directly:
- Annqueania Stewart (Sister)
- Janet Marie Stewart (Aunt)
- Dorothy S. Johnson (Aunt)
Or reach out to local law enforcement or CrimeStoppers New Orleans if you wish to remain anonymous.
“This is our family. He is our blood. We are not going to stop until we find him,” said one of his aunts. “But we can’t do it alone. If you know something — say something.”
Community Response
The community has begun circulating flyers and sharing Darius’s story across social media with hashtags like #FindDariusClem, #BringHimHome, and #JusticeForDarius. The silence around the incident has only deepened the pain for those closest to him, who feel as if a trusted, kind-hearted man simply vanished in the shadows with no outcry from those who should be accountable.
Darius’s family is also asking the public to pressure authorities for transparency and urgency. A man went missing while on duty at a secure port facility, and his loved ones deserve clear, honest answers about what happened.