Kenney's family last saw him in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania at 6:45 p.m. on February 2, 2005. He told his mother he was going out to "take care of something" and would return home for dinner in an hour, but never arrived. He has never been heard from again. His white 1999 Cadillac Escalade was found on February 15 on McCaslin Drive in the Greenfield section of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He reportedly has friends living in the general area where the car was located. Authorities stated that the vehicle had evidently been parked at that location for several days; it had been given a parking ticket.

Kenney's mother stated that something appeared to be bothering her son when she last saw him, and he seemed confused. He took nothing with him other than his cellular phone, without the charger, and no more than $200 cash. There has been no activity on his cellular phone, bank accounts or credit cards, and his tax refund has not been deposited in his bank account.

In September 2007, Bryan Sedlak was charged with Kenney's murder. A photograph of him is posted below this case summary. Authorities believe the motive was robbery; Kenney had received a $6,800 pension fund settlement prior to his disappearance and may have been carrying it on the day he was last seen. Witnesses testified before a grand jury, saying Sedlak had confessed the murder to them, and at least one witness says he saw Kenney's body. Sedlak allegedly shot Kenney several times with a .22 rifle, then beat him with the weapon until it broke. In addition, phone records indicate Kenney called Sedlak several hours after he left his parents' home, and Sedlak returned the call an hour later. Kenney's body has not been located, but prosecutors believe they can make a case without it. Sedlak has a prior criminal history for drug-related offenses, assault and harassment.

Kenney had been employed as a union steamfitter, but was fired prior to the time he went missing. He is a 2000 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, where he was a state champion hockey player. He is described as a popular, outgoing, athletic man with no enemies. Kenney's family says it is uncharacteristic of him to leave without warning. Foul play is suspected in his case due to the circumstances involved.

Above: Bryan Sedlak