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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP14419) and 9 other sources
In early 2005, a 39-year-old business owner named Norvice Landon disappeared from Chicago, Illinois, leaving behind a life that was, by several accounts, fraught with personal and professional difficulties. He was a father of three, the proprietor of a trucking company and an exterior cleaning business. At the time he went missing, Landon was navigating a contentious divorce and was reportedly facing challenges with his businesses. Despite these pressures, his family was adamant that he would not have voluntarily abandoned his children and his life without some form of communication. The last confirmed sighting of Landon was on January 5, 2005, in the vicinity of the 1400 block of Kedzie Avenue in Chicago. The day before, he had spoken with his mother, who was a Cook County Sheriff's officer. After that, Norvice Landon was never seen or heard from again.

A significant development in the case came three months after his disappearance when, on April 16, 2005, Landon's dark blue 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe was discovered abandoned in a parking lot at Chicago's Midway Airport. The discovery of his vehicle so far from where he was last seen added a perplexing layer to the investigation, raising more questions than answers about his whereabouts and the circumstances of his disappearance. Investigators were left to ponder whether he had intended to travel or if the vehicle's location was a deliberate misdirection. At the time he vanished, Landon was described as a Black male, standing at approximately 6'1' and weighing 215 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. A notable physical characteristic was a scar on his abdomen from an appendectomy.

The investigation into Norvice Landon's disappearance has been met with a frustrating lack of significant leads over the years. His personal life at the time he went missing presented several potential avenues of inquiry, including his troubled marriage and business dealings. It was noted that he had a decade-old drug conviction, though its relevance to his disappearance remains speculative. Despite his mother's position in law enforcement, the case did not receive extensive media coverage, a point of consternation for those close to him. The official case, managed by the Westchester Police Department, remains open and unsolved. The narrative of Norvice Landon's case is one of sudden departure followed by an enduring and painful silence. A man facing considerable life stressors vanished, leaving behind his vehicle and a heartbroken family who continue to hope for answers. The discovery of his car at an airport parking lot suggests a possible departure, yet the lack of any subsequent contact or evidence of travel has left his fate a complete mystery.

Last Seen: Jan 5, 2005

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.

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 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 52%5'7" vs 5'11"
Weight 97%240 lb vs 215 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP139136 • Found Jul 27, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 55%135–150 lb vs 215 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
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 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%217 lb vs 215 lb
79%Possible
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%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'11"
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 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'11"
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
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 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Lemont, Illinois
UP8488 • Found Jan 27, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 53%Est. 21–35 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 215 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%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 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
Weight 75%167 lb vs 215 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP11185 • Found Aug 5, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 39
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 4%5'4" vs 5'11"
Weight 57%151 lb vs 215 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP11180 • Found Jul 11, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 65%Est. 45–65 vs 39
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 63%156 lb vs 215 lb

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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