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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19610) and 8 other sources
On December 4, 2012, 45-year-old Kirkland C. Young was seen for the last time in Gary, Indiana. On the day he vanished, he was leaving his residence with the possibility of heading to the VA. Since that day, his family and friends have not seen or heard from him. The Gary Police Department was contacted regarding his disappearance, and they are the primary agency investigating his case. His case is classified as a missing person.

At the time he went missing, Kirkland Young was described as a Black male, standing at 6 feet 2 inches to 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing between 250 and 280 pounds. He had brown eyes and his head was shaved. Further distinguishing marks or features have not been made publicly available. The details regarding the clothing he was wearing on the day of his disappearance are unknown.

The circumstances surrounding Kirkland Young's disappearance remain unclear, and there has been little information released to the public since he was first reported missing. The Gary Police Department and his family have requested that anyone with information regarding his whereabouts or the details of his disappearance come forward to assist in the investigation. The case serves as a painful reminder of the ambiguity and sorrow that families of the missing endure. His family and community await answers, holding out hope for a resolution to his long-unsolved disappearance.

Last Seen: Dec 4, 2012

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP51608
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP51608 • Found Jun 25, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%24 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'2"–6'3"
79%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP60200 • Found Aug 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%17 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6"–6'0" vs 6'2"–6'3"
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP58274 • Found May 14, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%24 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"–6'3"
Weight 95%217 lb vs 250–280 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP131092 • Found Oct 6, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 95%27 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 75%5'7"–6'3" vs 6'2"–6'3"

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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