Missing Since: 1980-01-08 Location: Chicago, Illinois
Kelly was last seen walking to her elementary school in the area of 73rd and Merrill during the morning hours on January 8, 1980 in Chicago, Illinois. The school was just a few blocks from her family’s home in the South Shore neighborhood. She never arrived for classes and has not been heard from again. An accused murderer confessed to killing Kelly and several other missing girls and women in 1992, but his confession turned out to be false and he was ruled out as a suspect in her case. Kelly is believed to have been abducted by a non-family member, but few details are available in her disappearance. Investigating Agency Chicago Police Department 312-744-8385 Source Information The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children The Chicago Sun-Times Ebony Magazine Updated 5 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated February 17, 2015; age-progression updated.