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Rahson White Missing Person Case

Last seen in Matteson, Illinois on Jan 22, 2013

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Victim Details

Dec 10, 2015

Nov 23, 2022

Rahson

White

52

39

72 inches

165 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jan 22, 2013

Matteson

Illinois

Cook County

24428

Matteson Police Department

Matteson

Illinois

Cook County

60443

20500 South Cicero, Illinois

7087481564

State

Law Enforcement

https://www.villageofmatteson.org

13-01216

Matteson Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP31477) and 8 other sources
In the winter of 2013, a family was irrevocably changed when Rahson Verner White vanished from Matteson, Illinois. On January 22nd, the 39-year-old was last seen in the suburban community located in Cook County. Following that day, communication from him ceased, and he has not been seen or heard from since, leaving a void of information and unanswered questions for his loved ones and investigators. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are not publicly known, creating a painful and ambiguous loss for those who know him.

At the time he went missing, Rahson was described as a Black male with brown hair and brown eyes. He stood at 6 feet tall and weighed approximately 165 pounds. A notable and distinguishing feature is a tattoo on his right forearm that reads 'Ronnie Romance'. Despite this identifying mark, and the efforts of law enforcement, details about what he was wearing on the day he was last seen, or what he might have been doing, have not been made available in public records. The Matteson Police Department is the investigating agency for his case.

The case of Rahson Verner White has grown cold over the years, with very few details ever being released to the public. This lack of information has made it incredibly difficult to generate new leads or to piece together a timeline of events leading up to his disappearance. The scarcity of available information is a central and challenging aspect of this case. Without witnesses, a last known location with more specificity, or any indication of his state of mind, the investigation remains at a standstill, a quiet but persistent mystery.
Last Seen: Jan 22, 2013

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP31477
  • Rahson Verner White - The Charley Project
  • ILLINOIS MISSING COLD CASES Rahson... - Facebook
  • Matteson - Illinois Missing Persons
  • Missing Person Awareness Network NFP - ***STILL MISSING ...
  • Missing – Page 21 - Illinois Missing Persons
  • Rahson Verner White | Missing Person | CrimeTea
  • ILLINOIS MISSING COLD CASES Rahson Verner White January 22 ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP60200 • Found Aug 15, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 6'0"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP58274 • Found May 14, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%26 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 52%217 lb vs 165 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP13761
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP13761 • Found Feb 27, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%26 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP12581 • Found Apr 21, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%26 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 76%129 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Maywood, Illinois
    UP80363 • Found Nov 7, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 6'0"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP50887
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP50887 • Found Jun 1, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%26 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 20%5'6" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%167 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP131092 • Found Oct 6, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 95%29 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'7"–6'3" 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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