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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 60-70
from Chicago, Illinois


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Victim Details

Sep 11, 2024

Sep 12, 2024

49663

229 Sep 01

Adult

60

70

68724

66 inches

128 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 13, 2001

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

60609

No

48409

Cook County Medical Examiner's Office

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

2121 West Harrison, , Chicago, Illinois

3129974500

County

Medical Examiner

229 Sep 01

Black

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: green multicolored plaid button shirt "Outdoor Exchange" brand size large, black socks, white underwear "FTL" brand.
  • Footwear: brown leather-like ankle top boots "Renegrado" brand size 8 to 9
  • Other: Blue zipper and a couple of strings and straps of what appears to be Jeans. A label with "Faded Glory" brand and one intact pocket with nail clipper was also recovered.


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Case Description

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Subject was discovered in the basement of an abandoned building.
Date Found: 2001-09-13

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP129207

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    Jeremiah Meara
    Jeremiah Meara
    MP7391 • Missing since Mar 13, 2000 from Northlake, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 59%128 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    80%Moderate
    John Barnes
    John Barnes
    MP111193 • Missing since Nov 25, 1982 from Wheeling, Illinois
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    Weight 97%128 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Joseph Antczak
    Joseph Antczak
    MP9475 • Missing since May 12, 1984 from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%82 mi away
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%128 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    75%Possible
    Michael Cisarik
    Michael Cisarik
    MP34556 • Missing since Jun 1, 1995 from Valparaiso, Indiana
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 75%Est. 60–70 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 81%128 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    75%Possible
    Wallace Lembke
    Wallace Lembke
    MP127145 • Missing since Dec 13, 1982 from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%86 mi away
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 75%128 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown

    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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