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Missing Kelly Juanita Staples 
Kelly, approximately 1980; Age at the time of disappearance: -progression to Age at the time of disappearance: 41 (approximately 2014) Date reported missing : 01/08/1980 Missing location (approx) : Chicago, Illinois Missing classification : Non-Family Abduction Gender : Female Ethnicity : Black DOB : 07/28/1973 (48) Age at the time of disappearance: 6 years old Height / Weight : 3'0, 42 pounds Description, clothing, jewerly and more : A brown and white striped cap, a brown scarf, a red plaid coat, blue jeans and blue rubber boots. Distinguishing characteristics, birthmarks, tattoos : African-American female. Black hair, brown eyes. Kelly has a birthmark on the left side of her chest. Information on the case from local sources, may or may not be correct : 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. Other information and links : ncy Chicago Police Department 312-744-8385 September 2021 updates and sources The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children The Chicago Sun-Times Ebony Magazine Updated 5 times since October 12, 2004. February 17, 2015; Age at the time of disappearance: -progression updated. |