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Joseph Spisak Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hammond, Indiana on Jan 27, 1974

Victim Details

Feb 04, 2019

Apr 21, 2022

Joseph

Spisak

63

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

07/25/2026


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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 con ...
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Last Seen: Jan 27, 1974

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