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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP96188) and 5 other sources
In the summer of 2020, a 54-year-old man named Skip Kimball Kelly vanished from Portland, Oregon. On June 18th, he was waiting to board a bus that would take him to Grants Pass. His plan was to contact his family with his arrival time once he was on his way, but that call was never made. He wasn't on the bus when it reached its destination, and no one has reported hearing from him since that day. His bank account has also shown no activity, deepening the mystery surrounding his disappearance.

Skip is described as a white male, standing at 5'9' and weighing around 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. His hair was partially gray with a slightly receding hairline at the time he went missing. He has several distinguishing features that could help identify him, including a tattoo of a woman's face on his upper right arm. He also has scars on his face, arms, hands, and torso from multiple car accidents. Another significant detail is that he has a metal plate in the front of his skull due to a past traumatic brain injury. This injury could cause him to be disoriented or unable to recall his own identity.

The circumstances of Skip Kelly's case are particularly concerning due to his medical history and the complete lack of contact with his loved ones. He was known to travel between Oregon, Washington, and California and may have been experiencing homelessness at the time of his disappearance. The Portland Police Bureau is handling the investigation into his whereabouts. The case serves as a poignant reminder of the countless individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind families caught in a state of perpetual uncertainty. His case remains unsolved.

Last Seen: Jun 18, 2020