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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP39992) and 3 other sources
Nolan William Edmonds, a 44-year-old man from Aurora, Illinois, disappeared under circumstances that have left his family and authorities searching for answers for over a decade. On July 1, 2009, Edmonds informed his father that he was heading to Chicago. This was the last time he was ever seen or heard from. He did not drive and had no known vehicle, adding another layer of complexity to his sudden disappearance. His case was officially created on September 26, 2017, and he is listed as a missing person with the Aurora Police Department.

At the time he went missing, Edmonds was described as a Black / African American male, standing between 6'2' and 6'3' tall and weighing between 200 and 230 pounds. He had black hair, brown eyes, and a mustache. His distinguishing marks included a three-inch vertical surgical scar on the left side of his chest and a tattoo of the name 'Jeanetta' in script on his left arm. He was also known by the nicknames 'Prince' and 'Magoo,' and has used the aliases James Green, Nolan Yates, and Gino Sosio. The lack of available information regarding his dental, fingerprint, and DNA records has presented challenges to the investigation.

The disappearance of Nolan Edmonds is a cold case, and the Aurora Police Department continues to seek information that could lead to a resolution. The circumstances surrounding his departure for Chicago and the complete silence that followed remain a mystery. Without any witnesses or further evidence, the narrative of what happened to him after he left his father's presence is unknown. The overview of the case is one of an unexplained absence, a man who seemingly vanished without a trace after stating his travel plans, leaving behind a family left to wonder about his fate and wellbeing for many years.

Last Seen: Jul 1, 2009

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.

78%Possible
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 44 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'2"–6'3"
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP60200 • Found Aug 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6"–6'0" vs 6'2"–6'3"
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP58274 • Found May 14, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"–6'3"
Weight 100%217 lb vs 200–230 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP131092 • Found Oct 6, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 75%5'7"–6'3" vs 6'2"–6'3"

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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