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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7698) and 4 other sources
Steven Leroy Keyes, a 55-year-old man from Sacramento, California, was last seen on April 6, 2005. Keyes, who had a history of heroin use, was reported missing by a friend who stated that he was last seen on or around March 23, 2005, when he mentioned going out to buy drugs. After that, Keyes was arrested on April 6, 2005, in Sacramento, but he has not been seen or heard from since.

At the time of his disappearance, Keyes stood about 5'7" and weighed between 135 and 160 pounds. He had graying brown hair, often worn in a ponytail, a gray mustache, and a full beard. He was also blind in his left eye, which drooped noticeably, and had a scar on his neck from a tracheotomy and another on his knee, where his kneecap had been removed. Keyes was known to appear older than his actual age, adding to his distinctive physical description.

Despite these details and his medical history, very few leads have surfaced since his disappearance. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate the case, but as of now, there have been no significant developments. Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward to help resolve this case.

Last Seen: Apr 6, 2005

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Rio Vista, California
UP147996 • Found Feb 12, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 55
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 135–160 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5965 • Found Dec 27, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 135–160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 78%191 lb vs 135–160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146037
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP146037 • Found Oct 10, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%80 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%127 lb vs 135–160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146018
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP146018 • Found Jan 18, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 85%186 lb vs 135–160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
78%Possible
John Doe — Millbrae, California - unidentified case UP16409
John Doe — Millbrae, California
UP16409 • Found Feb 23, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 135–160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP87371 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 55 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%161–170 lb vs 135–160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Richmond, California - unidentified case UP12859
John Doe — Richmond, California
UP12859 • Found Dec 24, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 135–160 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Reno, Nevada - unidentified case UP79659
John Doe — Reno, Nevada
UP79659 • Found Mar 27, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%113 mi away
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 135–160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Milpitas, California - unidentified case UP59937
John Doe — Milpitas, California
UP59937 • Found Sep 29, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%82 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 93%115 lb vs 135–160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 60%Hazel 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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