Ssamali Kwatia

Missing

Case Description
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Ssamali Kwatia, age 4, was last seen on March 31, 2013, in Lake Bluff, Illinois. She was allegedly abducted by her non-custodial mother, Joan Kiyenje. On April 11, 2013, a felony warrant for child abduction was issued for Joan. Authorities believe they may have fled to either Kenya or Uganda, as Joan has ties to both countries.

At the time of her disappearance, Ssamali was described as a Black female with black hair and brown eyes, standing 3 feet 6 inches tall and weighing around 40 po ...Read More
Last Seen: Mar 31, 2013
Victim Details

Apr 11, 2014

Nov 23, 2022

Ssamali

Kwatia

15

4

42 inches

40 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Mar 31, 2013

Lake Bluff

Illinois

Lake County

29292

Lake County Sheriff's Office

Waukegan

Illinois

Lake County

60085

25 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Illinois

8473774000

County

Law Enforcement

M13A8893

Lake County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

09/25/2024


Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (3)
I wanted to bring to everyone's attention that Ssamali Kwatia has been missing since Mar 31, 2013. E... ...Read More
12/02/2023
Has anyone heard any updates on Ssamali's whereabouts? I'm concerned that they are still missing. If... ...Read More
09/23/2023
Does anyone know where Ssamali grew up? I'm curious about their background and upbringing.... ...Read More
08/17/2023
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