
The person at the center of this case
Cornelius Sanders
Justice for Cornelius Sanders — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Who is the biological father and what is his current location or known associates?
Why is South Bend, Indiana suspected as a possible location, and does the father have connections there?
Were there any witnesses to the taking on May 3, 2026, on 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. He was last seen on the 5100 block of South Western Avenue and may be in the South Bend, Indiana area. Anyone with information about Cornelius's whereabouts is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department immediately.
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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.
11-year-old Cornelius Sanders was taken from his legal guardian by his biological father on May 3, 2026, in Chicago, IL. Last seen on 5100 block of S. Western Ave. May be in South Bend, Indiana area.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.