The person at the center of this case
Zaden McKnight
Missing Person · Open
12 years waiting · since 2014
Missing Person: Zaden McKnight
Justice for Zaden McKnight — the trail went cold in 2014, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Distinctive red Lightning McQueen velcro shoes and yellow hat may aid in identification or sightings
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witness
Lead #2Anyone who saw a young African American boy matching Zaden's description in Dayton area after March 25, 2014 is urged to contact authorities
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clue
Lead #3What circumstances led to Zaden leaving home on March 25, 2014?
Zaden McKnight, a 4-year-old boy, disappeared from his home in Dayton, Ohio on March 25, 2014. He was last seen wearing distinctive clothing including a yellow hat, yellow and blue coat, and red Lightning McQueen shoes. Despite investigation by the Dayton Police Department, his whereabouts remain unknown and the case remains open.
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NamUs case MP26796. Missing person: Zaden McKnight.
Last known contact: 2014-03-25 in Dayton, Montgomery, OH. Circumstances: Zaden was last seen at home on March 25, 2014.
Zaden was last known to be wearing blue jeans, a yellow hat, a yellow and blue coat, and red velcro shoes with "Lighting McQueen" on them. Demographics: 4 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 3 ft 0 in, 45 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Yellow hat; Clothing: Blue jeans, t-shirt with a truck, yellow and blue coat; Footwear: Red Lighting McQueen velcro shoes.
Investigating agency: Dayton Police Department | 5726501.
Timeline of Events
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2014-03-25
Zaden McKnight Last Seen
4-year-old Zaden McKnight was last seen at home in Dayton, Ohio. He was wearing blue jeans, a t-shirt with a truck, a yellow and blue coat, a yellow hat, and red velcro Lightning McQueen shoes.
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Case Information
Incident:March 25, 2014
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 25, 2014
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9373332677
You can remain anonymous