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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19587) and 6 other sources
In the late summer of 2002, a man named Marlon Blake Webster disappeared from the life he had known in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. At 38 years old, Marlon was a long-term resident of the Chicago Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center. He was a familiar face in the community and was known to rely on public transportation to get around the area. The last time anyone is known to have seen Marlon was on August 31, 2002. After that day, he was not heard from again, leaving behind a prolonged and troubling silence. His disappearance was officially reported to the Chicago Ridge Police Department on that same day.

Marlon is described as a Black man with black hair and striking hazel eyes, which have also been noted as a very light brown color. At the time he went missing, he stood between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed around 170 pounds. He has several distinguishing physical features, including scars on his back, arms, and stomach that he had carried since he was five years old, as well as a tattoo on his left arm. It is believed that at the time of his disappearance, Marlon may have been carrying a backpack and a radio with headphones, as he loved his radio. Being a dependent adult, his sudden absence was a cause for significant concern.

The circumstances surrounding Marlon Webster's disappearance remain unclear, with very few details available in his case. He was known to frequent public transportation, and it is possible he might have been seen on a bus or a CTA train. The Chicago Ridge Police Department is the investigating agency for his case. Over the years, his case has been documented in national databases for missing persons in the hope of generating new leads. Despite the passage of time, the investigation into what happened to Marlon Blake Webster continues, a quiet and unresolved chapter in the history of a Chicago suburb.

Last Seen: Aug 31, 2002

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP139136 • Found Jul 27, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 96%135–150 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP16460
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP16460 • Found Jan 1, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 25%240 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP8590
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP8590 • Found Jun 7, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 68%6'1" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%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 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP11185 • Found Aug 5, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 98%151 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129338 • Found Apr 7, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 66%Est. 45–65 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 81%137 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP60200 • Found Aug 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'8"–5'10"
79%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP58274 • Found May 14, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 63%217 lb vs 170 lb
79%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 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP12581 • Found Apr 21, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 72%129 lb vs 170 lb
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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