Introduction

The disappearance of 14-year-old Curtis Chandler in 1977 remains one of Lockport, Illinois's most perplexing cold cases. Despite extensive investigations, Curtis's fate is still unknown, leaving a void in his community and family.

Background of Curtis Chandler

Curtis, affectionately nicknamed "Corky," was a typical teenager preparing to start classes at Lockport East High School in the fall of 1977. A graduate of Taft Elementary School, he had no history of running away. Physically, Curtis stood at 5'2" and weighed 134 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Notably, he had a scar on the left side of his head, concealed by his hair, an enlarged left ear, and an appendectomy scar on his abdomen. ...Read More