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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 60-69
from Chicago, Illinois


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Victim Details

May 16, 2017

Aug 29, 2024

46231

ME2017-00254

Adult - Pre 70

60

69

64220

65 inches

127 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 14, 2017

3400 W Lawrence

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

No

1

43301

Cook County Medical Examiner's Office

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

2121 West Harrison, , Chicago, Illinois

3129974500

County

Medical Examiner

Gray or Partially Gray

Straight and short, receded hairline or balding

Blue

Blue

  • Clothing: purple leather coat (Brand: London Fog), thermal pants (Brand: Sonoma, size: large), two black shoes (Size: 10-1/2), gray briefs (Brand: Gildan, size: small), cream thermal long sleeve shirt, khaki pants (Brand: Dickies) a pair of khaki pants (Brand: Old Navy Dickies, Size; 29 x 30), gray sweater (Brand: Gap, size: medium), green sweater, two black gloves, a gray scarf, blue button-down long sleeve shirt (Brand: St John’s Bay), white short sleeve t-shirt, three white socks and two tan socks
  • Jewelry: White metal watch with no band


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UNKNOWN was discovered by an unnamed citizen on the sidewalk in front of the address at 3400 W. Lawrence Ave in Chicago, IL. He was transported to Swedish Covenant Hospital and pronounced in the emergency room.
Date Found: 2017-01-14

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP16642

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

    Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    83%Moderate
    William Tyler
    William Tyler
    MP102914 • Missing since Dec 2, 2003 from Chicago, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–69 vs 59 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Barnes
    John Barnes
    MP111193 • Missing since Nov 25, 1982 from Wheeling, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–69 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 34 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 96%127 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    Tommie Saffell
    Tommie Saffell
    MP51109 • Missing since Jun 20, 2004 from Benton Township, Michigan
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–69 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 89%127 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    Cary Silverstein
    Cary Silverstein
    MP32608 • Missing since Dec 10, 2015 from Chicago, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–69 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 58%127 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    Dale Lubben
    Dale Lubben
    MP8251 • Missing since Dec 22, 2005 from Downers Grove, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–69 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 84%127 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    Ronald Fields
    Ronald Fields
    MP36509 • Missing since Nov 13, 1996 from Joliet, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 95%Est. 60–69 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 140–145 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    Barry Costello
    Barry Costello
    MP35591 • Missing since Jan 1, 1995 from Chicago, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–69 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 135 lb
    80%Moderate
    Jeremiah Meara
    Jeremiah Meara
    MP7391 • Missing since Mar 13, 2000 from Northlake, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–69 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 58%127 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    Wladyslaw Szczypta
    Wladyslaw Szczypta
    MP32185 • Missing since Jan 1, 1996 from Wood Dale, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–69 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 135–150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Joseph Antczak
    Joseph Antczak
    MP9475 • Missing since May 12, 1984 from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–69 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%77 mi away
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

    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 this case.

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