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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP25565) and 4 other sources
In the city of Portland, Oregon, the autumn of 1992 was drawing to a close when a young man's life took an inexplicable turn. On November 9, 1992, 24-year-old Keith Edward Wige, a man with a distinct appearance due to having one gray eye and one hazel eye, walked out of his apartment and vanished. He was a Caucasian male, standing five feet ten inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds, with brown hair. That day, he was not alone when he departed; his brother witnessed him leaving with an unknown male following close behind. What might have seemed like an ordinary departure soon became the beginning of a long and painful mystery for his family.

The circumstances surrounding Keith's disappearance were immediately alarming and suggested that he had not intended to be gone for long. When he left his residence, he left behind several essential personal belongings that one would almost certainly take if planning a trip or even a brief outing. His coat, eyeglasses, and wallet were all left in his apartment. The fact that he departed without these items raised immediate concern and pointed away from a voluntary disappearance. His brother's observation of an unidentified man following Keith added a more troubling layer to the situation, suggesting an encounter that may have led to his disappearance.

In the years that have passed since Keith Wige was last seen, his case has remained open, a persistent and unanswered question for his loved ones and the Portland Police Bureau. Despite the passage of time, very little information has emerged regarding the identity of the man who was seen with him or what transpired after he left his home that November day. Investigators have been left with few leads to follow. The overview of this case is centered on a young man who disappeared under highly suspicious circumstances. The troubling image of Keith leaving his home, followed by a stranger and without his most basic personal items, is the last known chapter of his story, leaving a void of information and a search for answers that has spanned decades.

Last Seen: Nov 9, 1992

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP9988
John Doe — Portland, Oregon
UP9988 • Found Jan 15, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP9601
John Doe — Portland, Oregon
UP9601 • Found Oct 1, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 25–35 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
79%Possible
John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP9987
John Doe — Portland, Oregon
UP9987 • Found Jun 6, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 86%Est. 30–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%6'1" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Oregon - unidentified case UP9519
John Doe — Oregon
UP9519 • Found Nov 8, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
77%Possible
John Doe — Oregon - unidentified case UP10109
John Doe — Oregon
UP10109 • Found Apr 2, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 83%190 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Portland, Oregon
UP146064 • Found May 28, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 75%5'5"–6'2" vs 5'10"
75%Possible
John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11911
John Doe — Portland, Oregon
UP11911 • Found May 19, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 25–60 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 70%200 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown

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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