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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP32417) and 6 other sources
In the uncertain days of 1994, a 26-year-old man named Keith Dwayne Liggins vanished from the streets of Chicago, Illinois, leaving behind a life story and a family that continues to seek answers. The exact date of his disappearance remains unknown, a detail that adds to the layers of ambiguity surrounding his case. When last seen by his sister, Keith was a young man with black hair and brown eyes, standing between 5'9' and 6'0' tall. He had several distinguishing marks: a slash scar under his right eye, a scar on his nose from a previous fracture, and a tattoo of his nickname, 'Skiball' or 'Skiiball,' on his left forearm near the elbow. At the time he went missing, he weighed between 150 and 190 pounds.

The circumstances leading up to Keith's disappearance paint a concerning picture. His family was aware that he was struggling with a heavy drug addiction and had heard that he may have been involved in theft to support his habit. Tragically, his best friend had been killed shortly before he was last seen, a devastating event that likely added to the turmoil in his life. After he vanished, his family never heard from him again. A tip later surfaced suggesting he was seen on the north side of the city, but his family feared he might have already been deceased by then. His sister remembers him as a comedian who loved to play jokes, had a beautiful smile, and was a ladies' man who enjoyed playing basketball. He was a father to a daughter, who is now a grown woman with two sons of her own, grandsons Keith has never had the chance to meet.

The investigation into Keith Liggins's disappearance is being handled by the Chicago Police Department. His case is classified as one of an endangered missing person, a reflection of the vulnerable circumstances under which he was last seen. Over the years, his family has continued to hope for closure, participating in events like Cook County's 'Missing Persons Day' to provide DNA samples that could help identify him if he is ever found. Despite the passage of time and the limited information available, the search for Keith continues, a quiet but persistent effort to uncover the truth of what happened to him so long ago. The lack of any trace of him since 1994 has left a void in the lives of his loved ones, a poignant reminder of a life interrupted and a story without an ending.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 1994

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

86%Strong
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP122389 • Found Oct 11, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 150–190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
86%Strong
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP117204 • Found Jul 5, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 150–190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
85%Strong
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129335 • Found Aug 14, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%176 lb vs 150–190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129112 • Found Apr 7, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 150–190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
84%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP139136 • Found Jul 27, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 150–190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Gary, Indiana - unidentified case UP13482
John Doe — Gary, Indiana
UP13482 • Found Jan 22, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%24 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 150–190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Lemont, Illinois
UP8488 • Found Jan 27, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%24 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 150–190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP8590
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP8590 • Found Jun 7, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 150–190 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP143615 • Found Feb 20, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 150–190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP123551
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP123551 • Found Feb 19, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%162 lb vs 150–190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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