The person at the center of this case
Curtis S. Chandler
Missing Person · Open
49 years waiting · since 1977
Missing Person: Curtis S Chandler
Justice for Curtis S. Chandler — the trail went cold in 1977, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Owen Clark had severe burns the day after Curtis disappeared—what caused these injuries and what was his relationship to Curtis?
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evidence
Lead #2What evidence was collected from the vehicle Curtis was last seen in?
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clue
Lead #3Owen Clark is now deceased—did he ever provide an account of what happened that day?
Curtis S. Chandler, a 14-year-old boy, disappeared on August 28, 1977, after being last seen in a vehicle with Owen Clark in unincorporated Lockport, Illinois. The next day, Clark arrived at a fire station with severe burns covering his body, making him a prime suspect in Curtis's disappearance. Despite decades of investigation, Curtis's fate remains unknown, and anyone with information about what happened that day is urged to come forward.
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Lead #4Why did Owen Clark go to the fire station, and what explanation did he give for his injuries?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP94029. Missing person: Curtis S Chandler.
Last known contact: 1977-08-28 in Lockport, Will, IL. Circumstances: Curtis "Corky" Chandler was last seen in a vehicle with Owen Clark in unincorporated Lockport, IL on 08/28/1977.
Owen Clark walked into a Fire Station the following day with extensive burns all over his body. Clark was considered a suspect.
Clark is now deceased. Demographics: 14 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 134 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Dark blue short sleeve t-shirt; Clothing: Blue Jeans; Footwear: Red tennis shoes.
Investigating agency: Will County Sheriff's Office | 77-241-026 | 1977-08-28.
Timeline of Events
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1977-08-28
Curtis Chandler last seen with Owen Clark
Curtis S. Chandler, age 14, was last seen in a vehicle with Owen Clark in unincorporated Lockport, Illinois.
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1977-08-29
Owen Clark appears at fire station with severe burns
Owen Clark walked into a fire station the day after Curtis disappeared with extensive burns covering his body, making him a suspect in the disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:August 28, 1977
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 28, 1977
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8157278575
You can remain anonymous