The person at the center of this case
Keith Sparrow
Missing Person · Unsolved - Suspect Convicted
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 connected him to Keith's disappearance and death?
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evidence
Lead #2What physical or forensic evidence led to Romero's conviction without Keith's body being recovered?
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location
Lead #3Why do authorities believe Keith's body is in the Adelanto area, and have search efforts been conducted there?
Keith Sparrow, an 18-year-old male, disappeared on August 26, 1991, after leaving his home in Victorville, California with an acquaintance and has never been heard from since. In November 2012, a man named Romero was convicted of Keith's murder based on evidence linking him to the deaths of Keith and his roommate Spencer Watts, whose body was found in a shallow grave in Lucerne County. Despite the conviction, Keith's remains have never been located, though authorities believe he may be buried in the Adelanto, California area, leaving his family without closure and his final resting place unknown.
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person
Lead #4Who was the acquaintance that picked up Keith on August 26, 1991, and what was their relationship to Romero?
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clue
Lead #5Are there any witnesses or additional evidence that could help locate Keith's remains and provide closure to his family?
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Source Narrative
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
The body of Keith's roommate Spencer Watts was discovered in a shallow grave in Lucerne County, shot to death.
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2012-11
Romero convicted
A man named Romero was convicted of the murders of both Keith Sparrow and Spencer Watts.
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Case Information
Incident:August 26, 1991
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 26, 1991
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7604354846
You can remain anonymous