MISSING PERSON
CASE #: 2023-141
MISSING PERSON CASE #: 2023-141
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Keller Utesch

Keller Utesch
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Status:

Open

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Missing From:

Louisville, Kentucky

Summary:

The Louisville, Kentucky Metro Police Department is attempting to locate a missing 9 year old juvenile. Keller Utesch was last seen by his mother on May 25, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. He is believed to be with his father, Michael Utesch, who previously lived in Missouri. The mother filed a protective order against Michael in May 2023. The father took the child and there as been no communication since. The family is extremely concerned for Keller's safety!!

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Circumstances of Disappearance:

Keller is believed to be with his father, Michael R. Utesch who previously lived in Missouri, but may be living in Texas. Keller’s mother filed a protective order against Michael R. Utesch in May 2023. Keller was last seen by his mother on May 23, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. Keller’s father took the child and has not had contact since. Keller’s family has serious concerns for his safety. !!! They have serious concerns Keller is being trafficked !!! AS OF MARCH 12, 2026, THIS IS STILL AN ACTIVE CASE. PLEASE CONTACT **LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IMMEDIATELY VIA 911** IF YOU SEE OR BELIEVE YOU HAVE SEEN KELLER AND/OR MICHAEL. TRY TO GET PHOTO/VIDEO/VEHICLE DESCRIPTION AMD TAG IF SAFE TO DO SO! THEN CONTACT The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) operates a 24/7 hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678). THEN CONTACT LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY METRO POLICE MISSING PERSONS UNIT AT 502-574-7120 Option 2.

Additional Details:

They may be living on or near South Padre Island, Texas, Brownsville, Texas, or Tierra Verde, Florida and may travel often to visit family or friends in Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Missouri or Wisconsin and may be staying in hotels / motels / AirBnBs along their travel routes to those locations. If you have any information or believe you have seen Keller and/or Michael Utesch, please contact the Louisville Kentucky Metropolitan Police Department at 502-574-5673. Case # 23073489

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Timeline of Events

2024

Sighting in Terra Verde, Florida


September 2024

Sighting in Colorado


Thursday, May 25, 2023

KELLER LAST SEEN - Springfield, Missouri


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Michael Roy U. (Father) - Living

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