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 #1Why did Owen Clark have severe burns the day after Curtis disappeared, and what happened in the vehicle?
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evidence
Lead #2What investigation was conducted into Owen Clark's burns and his account of events?
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timeline
Lead #3What was the exact timeline between Curtis's last sighting and Clark's arrival at the fire station?
Curtis "Corky" Chandler, a 14-year-old boy, disappeared on August 28, 1977, after being 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 the case. Nearly five decades later, Curtis remains missing and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unexplained.
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clue
Lead #4Were there any witnesses to Curtis and Owen Clark together, or to the vehicle they were in?
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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
Curtis was last seen in a vehicle with Owen Clark in unincorporated Lockport, Illinois.
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1977-08-29
Owen Clark Appears with Burns
Owen Clark walked into a fire station with extensive burns covering his entire body.
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Case Information
Incident:August 28, 1977
Last Updated:September 1, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 28, 1977
Last Updated:September 1, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8157278575
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