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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP39643) and 4 other sources
Philip Leon Keeling, a 36-year-old from Taylorsville, Indiana, was last seen on April 7, 2017. His disappearance followed an arrest for driving under the influence by the Columbus Police Department on April 6, 2017. After being released from the Bartholomew County Jail the following day, Keeling went on foot to a tow yard to retrieve his recently purchased vehicle. Lacking proper ownership documents, he was unable to recover his car. A tow truck driver gave him a ride to a nearby Burger King, where Keeling reportedly charged his phone before disappearing.

Keeling had minimal contact with his family during this time, and they only learned of his arrest through an online search. His family reported him missing on May 27, 2017, nearly two months after his last known sighting. Investigations revealed that his phone last pinged in the Louisville, Kentucky area, but it was disconnected due to non-payment by May 6, 2017, complicating efforts to locate him.

Despite multiple agencies being involved, Keeling’s whereabouts remain unknown, and the case has yet to be solved. His family continues to seek answers, hoping for any leads that might bring closure to his sudden disappearance.

Last Seen: Apr 7, 2017

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

78%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP53660
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP53660 • Found Oct 22, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 55%199 mi away
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 94%203 lb vs 175–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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