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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41148) and 5 other sources
In the fall of 2017, the life of 26-year-old Marlo Gulley Jr. took a sudden and mysterious turn, leaving his family and loved ones in a state of perpetual concern. On the evening of October 9th, just before midnight, Gulley was in the company of a male associate in Chicago, Illinois. The two reportedly went their separate ways at the intersection of 64th and Rockwell Street. Following this, Gulley was expected to meet a woman in the 6400 block of Campbell Street. This was the last known communication or sighting of Marlo Gulley Jr. His disappearance became painfully apparent to his family when he failed to attend a sonogram appointment with his girlfriend, who was pregnant with their son at the time.

Marlo, who also went by the nicknames 'Chris' and 'Marlo Ghe,' was a man with distinctive features that his family hoped would aid in his identification. Standing between 6'1' and 6'3' and weighing around 225 pounds, he had black hair styled in dreadlocks and brown eyes. His appearance was further characterized by pierced ears and several tattoos, including 'RIP SCRAPP' on his upper left arm, the name 'Sharon' on the right side of his stomach, and a depiction of the Grim Reaper on the left side of his torso. The family's deep concern for his well-being was immediately communicated to law enforcement, and the Chicago Police Department opened an investigation into his sudden disappearance.

The area where Marlo Gulley Jr. was last seen has been noted in connection with other unsettling incidents around the same timeframe, though authorities have not officially linked the cases. The disappearance of Gulley's friend, Joanna Wright, less than a year prior, occurred in the same vicinity. Additionally, the homicide of 20-year-old Shante Bohanan, who was found in July 2016 after disappearing from the same neighborhood, remains unsolved. These events have cast a long shadow over the community, leaving multiple families searching for answers. The investigation into what happened to Marlo Gulley Jr. that October night continues, a painful and unresolved chapter for all who know and love him.

Last Seen: Oct 9, 2017

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP143615 • Found Feb 20, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 28%135 lb vs 225 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Matteson, Illinois
UP71787 • Found Jun 27, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 36%5'4"–5'8" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP50887
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP50887 • Found Jun 1, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 86%Est. 28–42 vs 26
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 4%5'6" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 68%167 lb vs 225 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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