The person at the center of this case
Cornelius Sanders (11-year-old male)
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Missing Person: Cornelius Sanders
Justice for Cornelius Sanders (11-year-old male) — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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person
Lead #1What is the name and current location of the biological father who took Cornelius?
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location
Lead #2Why is South Bend, Indiana suspected as a possible location, and do authorities have specific leads there?
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Lead #3Were there any witnesses to the taking on May 3rd at the 5100 block of S. Western Ave?
Cornelius Sanders, an 11-year-old boy, was taken from his legal guardian by his biological father on May 3, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, and may be in the South Bend, Indiana area. The child was last seen on the 5100 block of S. Western Ave. in Chicago. Anyone with information about Cornelius's whereabouts is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department immediately.
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Lead #4Has the biological father made any contact with the legal guardian or authorities since the disappearance?
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NamUs case MP158934. Missing person: Cornelius Sanders.
Last known contact: 2026-05-03 in Chicago, Cook, IL. Circumstances: On May 3, 2026, Cornelius Sanders was taken from his legal guardian by his biological father and may be in the South Bend, Indiana, area.
Cornelius was last seen on the 5100 block of S. Western Ave.
in Chicago, IL. Demographics: 11 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 100 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Chicago Police Department - Area Central | JK240969 | 2026-05-03.
Timeline of Events
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2026-05-03
Child taken by biological father
Cornelius Sanders was taken from his legal guardian by his biological father on May 3, 2026, in Chicago. He was last seen on the 5100 block of S. Western Ave.
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2026-05-03
Last known contact
Last known contact was on May 3, 2026, in Chicago, Cook, IL
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Case Information
Incident:May 3, 2026
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 3, 2026
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3127478380
You can remain anonymous