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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP43256) and 6 other sources
In the fall of 2017, concerns grew for the well-being of 58-year-old Baltazar Guzman when he seemingly vanished. He was last seen in Chicago, Illinois, near the intersection of 18th Street and Blue Island Avenue. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, and weighing between 180 and 185 pounds. A noticeable characteristic is a birthmark on the side of his stomach. He was known to sometimes use the alias Bob Balteser.

The circumstances surrounding Baltazar Guzman's disappearance remain largely unknown, and there is little information available about what might have led to him going missing. After he was last seen, he did not have any further contact with those who knew him. The lack of details has made the investigation challenging for the Chicago Police Department. His case was officially created in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System several months after he was last seen.

The investigation into what happened to Baltazar Guzman has been ongoing since he was reported missing. The official report was filed with the Chicago Police Department under case number JB241439. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, with few leads to indicate his whereabouts or the circumstances of his disappearance. The case serves as a painful reminder of the many individuals who disappear each year, leaving behind unanswered questions and grieving loved ones.

Last Seen: Oct 18, 2017

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Lemont, Illinois - unidentified case UP54761
John Doe — Lemont, Illinois
UP54761 • Found Dec 18, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 45%118 lb vs 180–185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP51609
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP51609 • Found Jun 28, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 58
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
78%Possible
John Doe — Waukegan, Illinois - unidentified case UP163526
John Doe — Waukegan, Illinois
UP163526 • Found Apr 8, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 88%151 lb vs 180–185 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP97269 • Found Aug 23, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 58 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 63%130 lb vs 180–185 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Palos Heights, Illinois
UP89918 • Found Feb 27, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 75%5'6"–6'2" vs 5'8"–5'10"
75%Possible
John Doe — Harvey, Illinois
UP71363 • Found Jun 13, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 35–55 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 75%5'3"–5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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