Missing Since: 1981-05-20 Location: Carmichael, California
Kelley was last seen at his home in Carmichael, California on May 20, 1981. That morning, he said he would drive to Los Angeles, California to visit his girlfriend. He called his girlfriend at 8:00 a.m., but it’s unclear what time he actually left the house. He never arrived at his girlfriend’s and has never been heard from again. His orange 1976 Toyota Celica with the California license plate number 598TIH was discovered abandoned in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 4. Inside it was a map of Texas, a book on the state of Texas, and a postcard for Pat O’Brien’s, a Louisiana restaurant. Kelley’s case remains unsolved. At the time of his disappearance, he was a student and football player at American River College in Sacramento, California. His disappearance has been ruled as suspicious and foul play is suspected. Investigating Agency Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department 916-874-5467 Source Information California Attorney General’s Office NamUs Federal Bureau of Investigation Updated 4 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated October 5, 2023; details of disappearance updated.