Keith A. LaLima was 20 when he disappeared from Norwich, Connecticut, after a night at the Village Green Cafe on May 7, 1981. Witnesses placed him at the corner of West Main Street and Maple Street around 1:00 a.m., where he was seen arguing with another man; the dispute reportedly became physical. He was last observed walking away, apparently toward his mother’s home a couple of miles away, but he never arrived.

Keith was living with his girlfriend and their young son at his mother’s house. He is described as a Caucasian male, 6 feet 0 inches to 6 feet 1 inch, about 175 pounds, with blondish-brown hair and blue or hazel eyes. On the night he vanished he wore a red and blue plaid shirt, blue jeans, brown shoes and a blue baseball cap; he may have had a silver necklace with a medallion.

Norwich police suspected foul play from the start. Investigators dredged ponds, excavated yards and reviewed many leads; the Southeastern Connecticut Cold Case Unit has since re-examined the file and a reward is offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction. With no confirmed trace of Keith since that night, his disappearance remains unsolved.

If anyone knew Keith, was in Norwich that night, or has information about the man he argued with, please come forward.