The person at the center of this case
Keith Sparrow
Missing Person · Unsolved - Body Not Recovered
35 years waiting · since 1991
Missing Person: Keith Sparrow
Justice for Keith Sparrow — the trail went cold in 1991, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who is Romero and what evidence led to his conviction for Keith's murder despite the body never being found?
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location
Lead #2Why do authorities believe Keith is buried in the Adelanto area, and have searches been conducted there?
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evidence
Lead #3What physical evidence or witness testimony connected Romero to Keith's disappearance and death?
Keith Sparrow, an 18-year-old white male, disappeared on August 26, 1991, from Victorville, California after leaving his home with an acquaintance and has never been heard from since. In November 2012, a man named Romero was convicted of Keith's murder, though Keith's body has never been recovered despite authorities believing he may be buried in the Adelanto area. The case remains unsolved in terms of body recovery, and anyone with information about Keith's remains or the circumstances of his disappearance is urged to contact the Oceanside Police Department.
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person
Lead #4Who was the acquaintance that Keith left with on August 26, 1991, and what was their relationship to Romero?
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NamUs case MP19123. Missing person: Keith Sparrow.
Last known contact: 1991-08-26 in Victorville, San Bernardino, CA. Circumstances: Keith was last seen in Victorville, California in August 26, 1991.
He lived with his girlfriend and their daughter in the Spring Valley Lake area. His girlfriend stated that Keith's acquaintance drove to their residence that day and Keith left with him.
Keith has never been heard from again. In November 2012, Romero was convicted of Keith's murder, and also with the murder of his roommate Spencer Watts.
Watts was shot to death and his body was found in a shallow grave in Lucerne County, California in September 1991. Authorities believe Keith may be buried in the Adelanto, California area, but his body has never been found.
Demographics: 18 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 180 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Oceanside Police Department | 91-018405 | 1991-08-31.
Timeline of Events
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1991-08-26
Keith Sparrow disappears
Keith left his residence in Spring Valley Lake area with an acquaintance and was never seen again
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1991-09
Spencer Watts body found
Roommate Spencer Watts was found shot to death in a shallow grave in Lucerne Valley, California
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2012-11
Murder conviction
Romero was convicted of Keith Sparrow's murder and the murder of Spencer Watts
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Case Information
Incident:August 26, 1991
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 26, 1991
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7604354846
You can remain anonymous