Shy’kemmia “Shy-Shy” Pate was last seen near her family’s residence on Crumpler Avenue near The Roxy Club in Unadilla, Georgia at approximately 7:00 p.m. on September 4, 1998. Her family planned to attend a football game that evening and her older sister noticed Pate was missing. The authorities were summoned after Pate’s family was unable to locate her later in the night. She has never been seen again.
Authorities have received numerous tips regarding Pate’s disappearance, but no solid evidence has been located to guide them to her whereabouts. Investigators explored the possibility that Quentin “Droopy” Kendrick, one of her family’s neighbors in 1998, may have been involved in her case. Kendrick was arrested in 2001 and charged with several counts of sexual assault. He resided approximately 300 yards from Pate’s home at the time she vanished. A search of his property did not yield any clues as to Pate’s whereabouts. Kendrick is not believed to have been involved in her disappearance.

Authorities believe that Pate may have been abducted by someone she was familiar with at the time. Her case remains unsolved.

Missing Since: September 4, 1998 from Unadilla, Georgia
Classification: Endangered Missing
Date Of Birth: October 29, 1989
Age: 8 years old
Height and Weight: 4’4, 59 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American female. Black hair, brown eyes. Pate had braid extensions in her hair at the time of her disappearance. Her hair was also twirled in the front with 10 to 12 gold beads in the sections. Pate has a surgical scar along her waistline. Her ears are pierced. Pate’s nickname is Shy-Shy.
Clothing/Jewelry Description: A neon green button-down Atlanta Braves jersey with red lettering, Levi’s jeans and white K-Swiss tennis shoes. She needs medication for asthma.

A $15,000 reward has been offered by the FBI, GBI and Governor’s Office for information leading to her safe return. Please call (478) 987-4545 with any information.

Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Dooly County Sherff’s Department
229-268-4128
OR
Federal Bureau Of Investigation
202-324-3000
OR
Georgia Bureau Of Investigation
478-987-4545
OR
800-597-TIPS

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