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Joseph Spisak Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hammond, Indiana on Jan 27, 1974

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On the cold Sunday morning of January 27, 1974, in Hammond, Indiana, 11-year-old Joseph Andrew Spisak diligently completed his paper route for the Hammond Times. After finishing his deliveries, he returned to his home in the 7000 block of McCook Avenue to drop off his empty newspaper bag. It was customary for Joseph to then attend Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, located just a few blocks away. When he didn't return home for lunch, his mother, Monica Spisak, grew concerned and contacte ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 27, 1974

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    Victim Details

    Feb 04, 2019

    Apr 21, 2022

    Joseph

    Spisak

    62

    11

    48 inches

    65 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Jan 27, 1974

    Hammond

    Indiana

    Lake County

    46323

    No

    47044

    Hammond Police Department

    Hammond

    Indiana

    Lake County

    46320

    Adam Clark

    Detective Sergeant

    509 Douglas Street, Indiana

    2198522906

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    hammondpolice.com

    74H3983

    1974-01-27

    Hammond Police Department

    na

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    05/24/2026


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