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Richard Chenoweth Missing Person Case

Last seen in Chicago, Illinois on Dec 3, 2013

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Victim Details

Created

May 23, 2017

Case Added

Aug 9, 2021

First Name

Richard

Last Name

Chenoweth

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

72 inches

Weight

155 lbs

Weight To

160 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Dec 3, 2013

City

Chicago

State

Illinois

County

Cook County

Zip Code

60649

Tribal Land

Agency ID

94026

Agency Name

Chicago Police Department- Area Four

Agency City

Chicago

Agency State

Illinois

Agency County

Cook County

Agency Zip Code

60612

Agency Address

3151 West Harrison Street, Illinois

Agency Phone

3127468251

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

JD380084

Agency Report Date

Sep 26, 2020

Primary Agency

Chicago Police Department- Area Four

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Sep 30, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP38279)

In the winter of 2013, a 59-year-old man named Richard L. Chenoweth vanished from the bustling city of Chicago, Illinois. He was last seen on December 3, 2013, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. At the time he went missing, Richard was described as a white male, standing 72 inches tall and weighing between 155 and 160 pounds. He had brown hair and brown eyes. It was noted that he might have been wearing worn-down, aviator-style prescription glasses and could have had a short, unkempt beard.

The days turned into weeks, and with no word from Richard, concern among those who knew him likely grew. The Chicago Police Department's Area Four was tasked with the investigation into his disappearance. A case was filed under the number JD380084 as they began the difficult process of searching for a man who had seemingly vanished without a trace. Despite their efforts, information about his last known whereabouts or any potential reasons for his disappearance was scarce, leaving a painful void for anyone connected to him.

Years have passed since Richard Chenoweth was last seen, and his case has grown cold. The lack of new leads or information has left his file open but inactive. The official investigation began sometime after his initial disappearance, with a report date listed years later. This passage of time without resolution weighs heavily on the hearts of those who remember him. The overview of this case is one of sudden and unexplained absence, a story without an ending that continues to be a source of quiet sorrow and unanswered questions.
Last Seen: Dec 3, 2013

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Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

81%Moderate

John Doe — Chicago, Illinois

UP13750 • Found Mar 9, 2015

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 59 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%9 mi away, same county

TimingFound 15 months after last seen

Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"

Weight 40%216 lb vs 155–160 lb

Hair 40%Gray vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

77%Possible

John Doe — Lemont, Illinois

UP54761 • Found Dec 18, 2018

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 59 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 96%23 mi away, same county

TimingFound 5 years after last seen

Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"

Weight 73%118 lb vs 155–160 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

75%Possible

John Doe — Chicago, Illinois

UP97269 • Found Aug 23, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 59 when missing

Race 60%Hispanic

Location 100%11 mi away, same county

TimingFound 9 years after last seen

Height 84%5'6"–5'10" vs 6'0"

Weight 88%130 lb vs 155–160 lb

75%Possible

John Doe — Palos Heights, Illinois

UP89918 • Found Feb 27, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 59 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 99%14 mi away, same county

TimingFound 8 years after last seen

Height 75%5'6"–6'2" vs 6'0"

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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Richard Chenoweth Missing Person Case

Last seen in Chicago, Illinois on Dec 3, 2013

Victim Details

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Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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