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Unidentified Uncertain Male
from Chicago, Illinois


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Victim Details

May 11, 2023

Jul 25, 2024

45469

ME2023-02337

Adult

67608

70 inches

139 lbs

Uncertain

Uncertain

Male

Apr 18, 2023

1125 North Throop Street

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

60642

No

1

42302

Chicago Police Department- Area Five

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

5555 W. Grand Avenue, , Chicago, Illinois

3127468605

Local

Law Enforcement

JG228704

Apr 18, 2023

Brown

Medium in length

Unknown

Unknown

  • Tattoo: Dragon Upper right Arm
  • Tattoo: Unknown Left Forearm, possible cobra head, skull or cross

  • Clothing: black denim pants with a black belt in the belt loops, white tights, white underpants, a light blue coat, a dark blue jacket, a red and black plaid long-sleeve shirt, a black hooded sweatshirt, and a brown T-shirt


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Case Description

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On 18 April 2023 at 1934 hours, the Medical Examiner’s Office received notification from Chicago Police Department regarding the death of an UNKNOWN. The decedent was found in a makeshift tent and last known alive on April 14, 2023 by friend in adjacent tent.
Date Found: 2023-04-18

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP103384

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (1)

    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.

    75%Possible
    Lorenzo Ruiz
    Lorenzo Ruiz
    MP37118 • Missing since Jan 1, 2017 from Cicero, Illinois
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 49 when missing
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 74%139 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Physical features: Tattoo: skull

    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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