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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP38706) and 10 other sources
In the winter of 2016, a 13-year-old boy named Kalvin Howell vanished from the Albany Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side of Chicago, Illinois. He was last seen on January 23, 2016. At the time of his disappearance, Kalvin was described as a biracial male of Black and Hispanic descent, standing at 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing approximately 110 pounds. He had black hair, brown eyes, and a scar on his left eyebrow. When he was last seen, he was wearing a blue coat, a black hat, black jeans, a dark gray dress shirt with light-colored stripes, and black shoes. The Chicago Police Department was the investigating agency for his case.

There appears to be some conflicting information regarding the exact date of his disappearance, with some reports suggesting he went missing in July of 2017. However, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and NamUs both officially state his date of last contact as January 23, 2016. It is known that Kalvin frequented the area between Montrose and Lawrence Avenues, from Kedzie to Pulaski.

The circumstances surrounding Kalvin Howell's disappearance remain unclear. Information available through public sources does not specify the events leading up to when he was last seen. As a teenager in a large city, his case is a concerning example of the many young people who go missing each year. The lack of detailed public information on the investigation leaves many questions unanswered. This overview encapsulates the known details of Kalvin Howell's case based on the available online information, highlighting the distress and uncertainty that surrounds a missing child.

Last Seen: Jan 23, 2016

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Matteson, Illinois
UP71787 • Found Jun 27, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 18–30 vs 13 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 95%31 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'3"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black

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.