Timothy Lee Keays, 32, was last seen on June 27, 1989, on the campus of Southern Oregon State College (now Southern Oregon University) and was living with his mother in nearby Talent, Oregon when he vanished. He had brown hair and brown eyes, was a Vietnam veteran and required medication for respiratory problems. His mother reported him missing after he failed to return home and there has been no contact, financial activity, or verified sightings since.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office lists the case as active and the Cold Case Team is involved. Investigators have considered the possibility of foul play because there is no evidence Keays left voluntarily, but few details about his movements that day or potential witnesses have been released. The disappearance left his family without answers and efforts to generate new leads have so far not produced a resolution.

If anyone saw Timothy on or near the Southern Oregon campus in late June 1989 or has information about his routine, please contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.