The person at the center of this case
Cornelius Sanders
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Missing Person: Cornelius Sanders
Justice for Cornelius Sanders — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Where is the biological father and what is his current location or destination?
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Lead #2Has Cornelius been spotted in the South Bend, Indiana area as suspected?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone witness the child being taken from his legal guardian on May 3?
Cornelius Sanders, an 11-year-old boy, was taken from his legal guardian by his biological father on May 3, 2026, in Chicago and may be in the South Bend, Indiana area. He was last seen on the 5100 block of South Western Avenue in Chicago. His whereabouts remain unknown, and authorities are seeking information to locate him safely.
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Lead #4Has there been any communication or contact attempts with the biological father 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
Last Known Contact
Cornelius Sanders last seen on 5100 block of S. Western Ave in Chicago, IL. Taken from legal guardian by biological father.
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Case Information
Incident:May 3, 2026
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 3, 2026
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3127478380
You can remain anonymous