Left: Staples, circa 1980;
Right: Age-progression at age 31 (circa 2004)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: January 8, 1980 from Chicago, Illinois Classification: Non-Family Abduction Date Of Birth: July 28, 1973 Age: 6 years old Height and Weight: 3'0, 42 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American female. Black hair, brown eyes. Staples has a birthmark on the left side of her chest. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A brown and white-striped cap, a brown scarf, a red plaid coat, blue jeans and blue rubber boots.
Details of Disappearance
Staples was last seen walking to her elementary school during the morning hours on January 8, 1980 in Chicago, Illinois. She never arrived for classes and has not been heard from again.An accused murderer confessed to killing Staples and several other missing girls and women in 1992, but his confession turned out to be false and he was ruled out as a suspect in her case. Staples is believed to have been abducted by a non-family member, but few details are available in her disappearance.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated October 6, 2005; details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Chicago Police Department
312-744-8385
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
The Chicago Sun-Times