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exploring the case of Israel Keyes

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Updated 5 Nov. 2024

Israel Keyes's Suicide Note -

Restructured & Formatted

Our researchers sorted, reformatted, and color-coded Keyes's suicide note to illustrate its complex rhyme scheme. It forms a surprisingly cohesive narrative with timely pop culture references. Special thanks to Somewhere In the Pines for their collaboration!

Israel Keyes's Suicide Note - Full Text

Israel Keyes committed suicide on 12/2/2012, leaving behind a four-page suicide note which is viewable here in its entirety. Rather than providing an "official" transcription, the FBI advises people to draw their own conclusions about its contents.

NamUs 44 Resources -

Map & Explanation

Israel Keyes had photos of more than 40 missing persons saved on his computer. The FBI has confirmed that two of them were his victims. Our researchers created a map showing the last known whereabouts of each person on this list, along with information related to each of their cases. We also explore their possible significance in the ongoing investigation into his crimes.

Resource Library

Helpful Links

Many missing persons cases remain shrouded in secrecy long after they are officially closed. The Israel Keyes investigation presents an entirely different problem: the overabundance of information makes it difficult to determine which details are (or could potentially be) relevant. We have compiled a list of resources that we hope will prove just as useful in your research as it has in our own.

Please do not contact anyone who has been personally affected by the cases discussed on this site. These families and communities have experienced something no one should ever have to endure, and they have every right to privacy. We strongly urge anyone with relevant information to contact the appropriate authorities.

Visit www.fbi.gov for details of Keyes travels and interviews. Report tips to 1-800-225-5324.

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