The person at the center of this case
Kevin Andre Gardner
Missing Person · Open
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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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Investigation explored theory that Gardner was killed by a drug gang - what evidence or witnesses supported this theory?
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evidence
Lead #2What circumstances or evidence led investigators to suspect foul play rather than voluntary disappearance?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to Gardner's movements on the day he disappeared or in the days following?
Kevin Andre Gardner, a 34-year-old Black male, disappeared on February 11, 1996, while walking near his home in Bradley, Florida. He has not been seen or heard from in over 30 years, and investigators have explored the theory that he may have been killed by a drug gang. Despite decades passing, the case remains unsolved, and anyone with information about his whereabouts or circumstances of his disappearance is urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
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Lead #4Gardner was wearing distinctive clothing (beige long-sleeved shirt, faded jeans) and a Seminole hat - has anyone reported seeing a man matching this description?
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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 Seen Walking Near Home
Kevin Andre Gardner was last seen walking near his home in Bradley, Polk County, Florida on February 11, 1996.
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Case Information
Incident:February 11, 1996
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 11, 1996
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986834
You can remain anonymous