Above: Kelly Yates in 1985 (left) and an age-progressed image to 24, circa 2009 (right)


Above: Kimberly Yates in 1985 (left) and an age-progressed image to 28, circa 2009 (right)

Kelly Ann and Kimberly Ann Yates

Last seen in Warwick, Rhode Island on August 26, 1985

Vital statistics: Kelly is a white female. She was born on October 26, 1984. Blond hair, blue-green eyes. Was ten months at the time. Kimberly is a white female. She was born on October 15, 1981. Blond hair, green eyes. Was four at the time.

NCIC numbers: M-255195554 (Kelly) and M-255196659 (Kimberly)

Circumstances: They were abducted by their non-custodial mother, Elaine Carolyn Yates. A photo and vital statistics for her are posted below. The girls' father, Russell Yates, has custody of them; she abducted them when he was at work. A felony warrant for Child Snatching was issued for her on November 16, 1988.


Above: Elaine Yates in 1985 (left) and an age-progressed image to 60, circa 2006 (right)

Vital statistics: White female. Born on September 26, 1947. Blondish-brown hair, green eyes. Her maiden name is "Pigeon." She may wear eyeglasses or contact lenses and she has scars on one of her upper arms. She may be working as a computer programmer or manager. Was thirty-eight at the time.

If you have information as to the Yates' whereabouts, please contact the Rhode Island State Police at 401-444-1000. Any information received will be kept confidential.


Information used to compile this case file came from the following sources:
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
The Doe Network
The Charley Project
Child Quest International
Child Protection Education Of America (site now defunct)

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