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Keyes Intentionally Mixed Timelines
- Israel Keyes repeatedly gave inconsistent timelines about when he began killing and whether he targeted children, suggesting deliberate obfuscation.
- He told the FBI his philosophy changed after his daughter's birth in late 2001, yet other statements imply victims ranged from late teens to elderly.
Filtering NamUs Finds 21 Plausible Child Cases
- Narrowing missing-child cases from 1997–2001 reduced 122 NamUs entries to 21 plausible unresolved matches for Keyes.
- Researchers ruled out many via family abductions, strong suspects, drownings, or confirmed alibis placing Keyes abroad.
Carina Gaitan Disappeared Near Fort Hood Timing
- Carina Michelle Gaitan vanished from a San Antonio apartment complex on July 18, 1998, leaving belongings and a front door unlocked.
- Keyes arrived at Fort Hood about a week earlier and the nearby greenway offered secluded terrain matching his known disposal preferences.