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Kelly Vaughn Buckner Missing Person Case

Last seen in East Palo Alto, California on Feb 26, 1999

Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Kelly

Vaughn Buckner

61

34

5'9 inches

286 lbs

Black

Male

Feb 26, 1999

East Palo Alto

California

East Palo Alto

East Palo Alto Police Departmen

650-321-1112

07/04/2026

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Kelly Vaughn Buckner, a 34-year-old Black male, was last seen in East Palo Alto, California, on February 26, 1999. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5'9" tall and weighing 286 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Buckner has a noticeable gap between his teeth and a tattoo of a musical note on his left hand. He may have had a full beard when he went missing.

On the day he vanished, Buckner was reportedly wearing a blue and yellow sweatsuit. He was a ...
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Last Seen: Feb 26, 1999

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  • Kelly Vaughn Buckner | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Kelly Vaughn Buckner - The Charley Project
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