Missing for 13 Years - Kael Johnson

Kael Johnson’s 49th birthday was last February, but he hasn’t been seen in more than 13 years. 

Kael was born on February 1, 1977. He’s been described as a black man, 6'1", and weighing 240 pounds. He was last seen on February 15, 2013, when he was 36 years old. 

He was a dental student, and according to his roommate, on February 15, Kael had found out he'd received straight A’s on his exams, and he told his roommate that he was going out to celebrate. 

He was seen at a 7-11 store at Tropicana Avenue and Boulder Highway around 2am. He withdrew some money from the ATM and made a few small purchases at the store. 

About 2 weeks later, on February 28, 2013, his silver 2004 Dodge Ram pickup truck was found at the Wetlands Park Nature Preserve. 

His family says he enjoyed the outdoors, so that might not have been an unusual place for him ot visit. His picture in NaMus shows him with a walking stick. 

However, his cell phone and wallet were inside the truck, but Kael has not been located. It is unknown whether the money he had withdrawn from the ATM was still in his wallet, or where he and his truck were during the 2 weeks between when he was last seen at 7-11 and when his truck turned up at the Wetlands Park. 

It’s reported that he did not enroll in the following semester's classes at the dental school. 

He has a tattoo of a Chinese symbol on his lower abdomen and an astrological sign tattoo on his left leg. He may use the name Meekaa’eel Collins. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored shirt and pants, and red and white sneakers. He also reportedly smoked cigarettes. 

Metro is interested in talking to anyone who may have seen him late at night on February 15 or early morning of February 16 of 2013

We know it was more than 13 years ago, but if anyone remembers talking to Kael or seeing him, please reach out ot Metro at 702-828-2907.