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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22944) and 8 other sources
In the late autumn of 2008, a young man named Bryan K. Powers vanished from the familiar surroundings of his father's home in Chicago, Illinois. On November 29th, the 27-year-old left the residence and was never seen or heard from again. The circumstances surrounding his departure are sparse, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions that have lingered for years. At the time he went missing, Bryan was described as a Black male, standing at 5'6' and weighing around 128 pounds. He had black hair, which he wore in a natural Afro style, and brown eyes. The lack of detailed information regarding his plans or destination that day has made the investigation into his disappearance particularly challenging for authorities.

The days turned into weeks, and then years, with no significant leads to bring comfort or closure to his family. The Chicago Police Department's Area Central is the investigating agency on his case, but the trail has grown cold over time. Despite the passage of well over a decade, his case remains an active missing person investigation, a painful testament to the enduring uncertainty that his family lives with each day. The few available details about his disappearance have been shared across various platforms in the hope that someone, somewhere, might hold a piece of information that could illuminate the path to finding him.

The official narrative of Bryan's disappearance is brief and offers little insight into what might have happened after he walked out of his father's door. It is simply stated that he left and vanished. One unconfirmed detail that has emerged suggests Bryan may have been heading to a store for snacks when he was last seen. This small, mundane detail paints a poignant picture of a life interrupted, a routine moment that unexpectedly became the last known point of contact. The investigation remains open, a silent plea for any information that could help unravel the mystery of what happened to Bryan K. Powers and finally bring him home.

Last Seen: Nov 29, 2008

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.

83%Moderate
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 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 55%167 lb vs 128 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Matteson, Illinois
UP71787 • Found Jun 27, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'6"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Riverdale, Illinois
UP11082 • Found Oct 23, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
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 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown 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 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'6"
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP60200 • Found Aug 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 40–55 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'6"
76%Possible
John Doe — Lemont, Illinois
UP8488 • Found Jan 27, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 20%6'0" vs 5'6"
Weight 0%200 lb vs 128 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP143615 • Found Feb 20, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 20%6'0" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 128 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP84418 • Found Jun 10, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 75%5'6"–6'1" vs 5'6"
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP13832 • Found Apr 14, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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