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 sighting reports.
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witness
Lead #2Anyone who saw a young child matching Zaden's description in the Dayton area around March 25, 2014 should contact authorities.
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clue
Lead #3What circumstances led to Zaden leaving his home, and were there any unusual activities or visitors reported that day?
Zaden McKnight, a 4-year-old boy, disappeared from his home in Dayton, Ohio on March 25, 2014. He was last seen wearing a yellow hat, yellow and blue coat, blue jeans, and red Lightning McQueen shoes. Despite investigation by the Dayton Police Department, his whereabouts remain unknown and the case remains open, seeking any information that could help locate him.
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Source Narrative
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
Last Seen at Home
Zaden McKnight was last seen at his 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 Lightning McQueen velcro shoes.
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Case Information
Incident:March 25, 2014
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 25, 2014
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9373332677
You can remain anonymous