The person at the center of this case
Kevin Andre Gardner
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
30 years waiting · since 1996
Missing Person: Kevin Andre Gardner
Justice for Kevin Andre Gardner — the trail went cold in 1996, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Was there evidence linking a drug gang to Gardner's disappearance, or is this theory speculative?
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evidence
Lead #2What physical evidence, if any, was collected or investigated in the initial search?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to Gardner's movements on the day he disappeared?
Kevin Andre Gardner, a 34-year-old Black male, disappeared on February 11, 1996, while walking near his home in Bradley, Florida. He has never been located despite three decades of investigation. One theory suggests he may have been killed by a drug gang, though the circumstances remain unclear and no confirmed evidence has resolved the case.
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timeline
Lead #4Why did it take until 2026 for this case to be entered into NamUs if he disappeared in 1996?
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NamUs case MP5673. Missing person: Kevin Andre Gardner.
Last known contact: 1996-02-11 in Pierce, Polk, FL. Circumstances: The victim was last seen walking near his home in Bradley on 02-11-96.
One theory is that he was killed by a drug gang. Demographics: 34 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 185 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Seminole hat; Clothing: Long sleeved beige shirt, faded jeans; Footwear: tennis shoes.
Investigating agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office | 96-020613.
Timeline of Events
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1996-02-11
Last Sighting
Kevin Andre Gardner was last seen walking near his home in Bradley, Polk County, Florida
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Case Information
Incident:February 11, 1996
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 11, 1996
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986834
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