The person at the center of this case
Charles Howard Kindred
Missing Person · Open
24 years waiting · since 2001
Missing Person: Charles Howard Kindred
Justice for Charles Howard Kindred — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1What were Charles's activities and associations in the days leading up to October 2, 2001?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see Charles on or after October 2, 2001 in Lakeland or surrounding areas?
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clue
Lead #3What circumstances led to his disappearance—was it voluntary departure or foul play?
Charles Howard Kindred, a 27-year-old white male, disappeared from Lakeland, Florida on October 2, 2001. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and no confirmed sightings or leads have been documented since his last known contact. The Polk County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from the public that might help locate him or clarify what happened.
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NamUs case MP28245. Missing person: Charles Howard Kindred.
Last known contact: 2001-10-02 in Lakeland, Polk, FL. Circumstances: The victim disappeared from Lakeland, FL on 10/02/01.
Demographics: 27 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 140 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office | 2001-177777.
Timeline of Events
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2001-10-02
Last Known Contact
Charles Howard Kindred was last known to be in contact on October 2, 2001 in Lakeland, Florida. He has not been seen or heard from since.
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Case Information
Incident:October 2, 2001
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 2, 2001
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986834
You can remain anonymous