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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP43249) and 4 other sources
In the spring of 2003, Stanislaw Lukaszczyk, a 52-year-old man, vanished from his life in Chicago, Illinois. The specific details surrounding the day he was last seen are sparse, with reports simply stating he was last known to be in the Chicago area in May of that year. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing between 5 feet 9 inches and 6 feet tall, and weighing approximately 200 to 205 pounds. An important detail noted by investigators is that he did not have a driver's license. The lack of specific information about his last known actions or whereabouts has made the investigation into his disappearance particularly challenging for law enforcement and his family.

Despite the passage of many years, the case remains open, a lingering question for those who knew him. The official report of his disappearance was filed with the Chicago Police Department on April 28, 2018, nearly fifteen years after he was last seen. This significant delay between his last contact and the official report could be attributed to a variety of factors, though the available information does not specify the reason. The case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on the same day the police report was filed, assigning it the case number MP43249. This national database serves as a critical tool for connecting missing persons cases with unidentified remains and provides a centralized platform for information accessible to law enforcement, medical examiners, and the public.

The circumstances of Stanislaw Lukaszczyk's disappearance are noted as unknown, leaving a void of information that has yet to be filled. There is no public record detailing the clothes he was wearing or any personal items he may have had with him at the time he went missing. The investigation, led by the Chicago Police Department's Area Central, has faced the difficult task of piecing together a narrative from very limited information. The official record is a quiet testament to a life interrupted, a story without a conclusion. The overview of the case is one of profound uncertainty; a man who was a part of the bustling city of Chicago seemingly disappeared without a trace, leaving behind only questions and the enduring hope for answers.

Last Seen: May 1, 2003

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129247 • Found Oct 11, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 52
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%188 lb vs 200–205 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
83%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP8357 • Found Oct 8, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 80%160 lb vs 200–205 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
83%Moderate
John Doe — Summit, Illinois - unidentified case UP8588
John Doe — Summit, Illinois
UP8588 • Found Jan 3, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 55–65 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 200–205 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP11512
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP11512 • Found May 2, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 69%149 lb vs 200–205 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP139126 • Found Jun 8, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 71%150 lb vs 200–205 lb
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP6966
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP6966 • Found Apr 15, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 38–55 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 200–205 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Park Forest, Illinois - unidentified case UP5263
John Doe — Park Forest, Illinois
UP5263 • Found Oct 9, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%6'3" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 71%150 lb vs 200–205 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP13750 • Found Mar 9, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%216 lb vs 200–205 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP78041
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP78041 • Found Oct 8, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 60%142 lb vs 200–205 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Illinois - unidentified case UP10829
John Doe — Illinois
UP10829 • Found Sep 14, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%6'3" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 65%259 lb vs 200–205 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue

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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