The person at the center of this case
Kenny Manuel Naidas, Jr.
Missing Person · Open
21 years waiting · since 2005
Missing Person: Kenny Manuel Naidas, Jr.
Justice for Kenny Manuel Naidas, Jr. — the trail went cold in 2005, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Why was Kenny's vehicle left in the Dollar General parking lot? Did he meet someone there or was he forced to leave?
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timeline
Lead #2What was the exact time of Kenny's last phone call and how long would it have taken him to reach the Dollar General location?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses at the Dollar General Store on May 18-19, 2005 who saw Kenny or his vehicle?
Kenny Manuel Naidas, Jr., a 23-year-old male, disappeared on May 18, 2005, after calling his significant other to say he was heading home from shopping for his child in Radcliff, Kentucky. His maroon 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe was found abandoned the next day in a Dollar General Store parking lot near US Highway 31 West, but Kenny has never been located. Nearly two decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown, and investigators continue seeking information about what happened after he made that final call.
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clue
Lead #4Kenny was wearing distinctive jewelry including a necklace with a 1st communion crucifix and diamond stud earrings—has anyone reported seeing someone matching his description wearing these items?
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NamUs case MP79. Missing person: Kenny Manuel Naidas, Jr..
Last known contact: 2005-05-18 in Radcliff, Hardin, KY. Circumstances: Unknown.
Kenny called his significant other stating he was on his way home after he was going to stop and pick up some items for his child. His vehicle, described as a maroon, four door, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe, was later located on May 19, 2005 at the Dollar General Store parking lot in the vicinity of US Hwy 31 West in Radcliff, KY.
Demographics: 23 years, Male, Asian. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 155 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: brown bi-fold wallet; Clothing: Red shirt, blue jeans,; Footwear: red and white "Nike" Air Jordan tennis shoes; Jewelry: necklace with 1st communion crucifix praying hands diamond stud earrings in both ears. Investigating agency: Radcliff Police Department | 20050696.
Timeline of Events
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2005-05-18
Last Contact
Kenny called his significant other stating he was on his way home after stopping to pick up items for his child in Radcliff, KY
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2005-05-19
Vehicle Located
Kenny's maroon 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe was found abandoned in the Dollar General Store parking lot near US Highway 31 West in Radcliff, KY
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Case Information
Incident:May 18, 2005
Last Updated:July 2, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 18, 2005
Last Updated:July 2, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2703514470
You can remain anonymous