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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP53645) and 6 other sources
Tommy Grissett was 58 years old when he disappeared from his Chicago, Illinois, residence on July 29, 2017. On the day he vanished, his roommate had indicated that she was going to call for paramedics. Following this statement, Tommy left the apartment they shared. He has not been seen or heard from since that day. It was known to be highly unusual for Tommy to be out of communication with his family, which made his sudden and prolonged absence a source of deep concern for his loved ones. When he left his home, he was on foot, as he did not have access to a vehicle. The circumstances surrounding his departure have left his family with many unanswered questions.

At the time he went missing, Tommy was described as a Black male, standing between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 11 inches tall, with a weight ranging from 200 to 240 pounds. He had gray or partially gray hair styled in short twists, and his eyes were brown. The clothing he was last seen wearing consisted of a red, white, and blue shirt, blue jeans, and a pair of white gym shoes. The Chicago Police Department's Area Four took charge of the investigation into his disappearance, seeking any information that could help locate him. His case details were also entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP53645 to broaden the search efforts and utilize national resources.

In an effort to find him, DNA samples were collected from Tommy's sisters and have been completely profiled and uploaded to national DNA databases, including CODIS, to be searched against unidentified remains. Despite these measures and the years that have passed, his case has seen no resolution, leaving his family in a state of painful uncertainty. The lack of any substantial leads or reported sightings has compounded the difficulty of the search. The overview of this case is that of a man who walked away from his home under potentially stressful circumstances and simply vanished. His uncharacteristic silence and the complete absence of any trace of his whereabouts have created an enduring mystery, leaving his family to grapple with the profound anguish of not knowing what happened to him.

Last Seen: Jul 29, 2017

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

85%Strong
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP51608
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP51608 • Found Jun 25, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 58
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
79%Possible
John Doe — Maywood, Illinois
UP80363 • Found Nov 7, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'9"–5'11"
79%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP60200 • Found Aug 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 78%Est. 40–55 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'9"–5'11"
78%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP84418 • Found Jun 10, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 75%5'6"–6'1" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
78%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP131092 • Found Oct 6, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 75%5'7"–6'3" vs 5'9"–5'11"
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP17748 • Found Mar 19, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 58
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 20%5'3" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 79%155 lb vs 200–240 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown 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 the unidentified case.

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