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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP25238) and 7 other sources
In the late spring of 2006, a 42-year-old man named Keith Grant Lindner vanished from South Bend, Indiana, leaving behind a life and a story with many unanswered questions. He was last seen on May 12th of that year. At the time of his disappearance, Keith was described as a Caucasian male, standing six feet tall and weighing approximately 250 pounds. He had brown hair and hazel eyes. Information from his case file indicates he may have been driving a silver and black 2005 Ford 300 Series pickup truck. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are noted as "potentially homeless," a detail that adds a layer of vulnerability to his case but offers little in the way of concrete leads. The South Bend Police Department opened an investigation into his disappearance, but the specific details of his last known activities or who he might have been with have remained elusive.

The narrative of Keith Lindner's disappearance is marked by a significant lack of detailed information available in public sources. There are no descriptions of the clothing he was wearing on the day he was last seen, nor are there any public accounts of his last conversations or interactions. This absence of information creates a void for those who may still be searching for him, leaving them to wonder about his state of mind and the path he may have taken. The lack of specific details makes it incredibly difficult for a clear timeline of events to be established, which is often crucial in missing person investigations. The silence in the public record about the days and moments leading up to his disappearance is a heavy one, underscoring the challenges faced by both law enforcement and his loved ones.

The case of Keith Grant Lindner is a somber reminder of how quickly a person can disappear, leaving behind only a handful of facts and a multitude of unanswered questions. For years, his information has been listed in national databases for missing persons, a digital footprint in a search that has grown cold. The investigation, led by the South Bend Police Department, has been without significant public updates for a long time. The overview of this case is one of a man who was in a vulnerable position at the time he went missing, and for whom the trail seems to have gone cold almost as soon as it began. Without further information or new leads, the story of what happened to Keith Lindner remains an unresolved and poignant mystery.

Last Seen: May 12, 2006

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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 — Chicago, Illinois
UP8357 • Found Oct 8, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 42
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 39%160 lb vs 250 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP139126 • Found Jun 8, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 42
Race 100%White
Location 81%77 mi away
TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 28%150 lb vs 250 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%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 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 82%203 lb vs 250 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP11512
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP11512 • Found May 2, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 27%149 lb vs 250 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Illinois - unidentified case UP10829
John Doe — Illinois
UP10829 • Found Sep 14, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 50–60 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%6'3" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%259 lb vs 250 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP13750 • Found Mar 9, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 93%216 lb vs 250 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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