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According to current statistics, 4,000 people in the United States go missing every day. Sometimes a child suddenly vanishes from the bus stop or the local park or even from their own yard or bedroom. Or a teenager doesn�t return home after a walk to the neighborhood grocery store or a bike ride or a party with friends. Other times, an adult is mysteriously absent from their job or neighbors haven�t seen them for several days, and family and friends haven�t heard from them either.

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Kevin R. Harkins







Harkins, date, approximate 1994; John Fredette; Elias Samia; Matteo Trotto
Date Missing 02/15/1994
Missing From
Worcester, Massachusetts
Missing Classification Endangered Missing
Sex Male
Race
White
Age 36 years old
Height and Weight Unknown
Medical Conditions Harkins has a history of cocaine abuse.
Associated Vehicle(s) Black 1985 Chevrolet Impala
Markings and/or Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. Brown hair.
Details of Disappearance Harkins was last seen leaving Suney's Pub in the 200 block of Chandler Street in Worcester, Massachusetts on February 15, 1994. He has never been been heard from again. He left his wallet, cigarettes, hat, coat and money when he disappeared.
Authorities believe Harkins got into a black 1985 Chevrolet Impala with Matteo Trotto after he left the bar. That same vehicle was pulled over for speeding on Route 146 very early the next morning.
Elias Samia was driving, John R. Fredette was in the passenger seat, and blood was on the roof and the passenger side door. The men said the blood was from a bar fight. Police let the car go without searching it. It has never been located. Samia later said he'd junked it, but in 2005 the fire department found a car roof, a front passenger side car door, and other parts believed to be from the Impala.
Harkins was supposed to testify on Fredette's behalf two days prior to his disappearance, and Trotto had allegedly paid him with money and cocaine to commit perjury on the stand. Fredette was on trial for drug charges and pleaded guilty after Harkins did not show up to testify. He did not begin serving his sentence until two days after Harkins disappeared.
Harkins was declared ly dead in April 2008. In February 2012, Fredette and Samia were charged with his murder. Trotto was also ultimately charged with murder as well.
Photos of the men are posted with this summary. Authorities believe they shot him to death in the car because he refused to perjure himself. All three men were convicted: Trotto in May 2014, Fredette in June, and Samia in November.
Foul play is suspected in Harkins's disappearance due to the circumstances involved.
Investigating Agency
Worcester Police Department
508-799-8606
Other
The Doe Network
Worcester Magazine
The Worcester Telegram and Gazette
Worcester Police Department

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Resources for Missing Persons

According to current statistics, 4,000 people in the United States go missing every day. Sometimes a child suddenly vanishes from the bus stop or the local park or even from their own yard or bedroom. Or a teenager doesn�t return home after a walk to the neighborhood grocery store or a bike ride or a party with friends. Other times, an adult is mysteriously absent from their job or neighbors haven�t seen them for several days, and family and friends haven�t heard from them either.

Missing Person Case Updates with Photos