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Mitchell Zepedo Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lyons, Illinois on Sep 17, 1997

Victim Details

Oct 26, 2011

Jul 17, 2024

Mitchell

Zepedo

52

24

68 inches

71 inches

160 lbs

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 17, 1997

Lyons

Illinois

Cook County

60534

10929

Lyons Police Department

Lyons

Illinois

Cook County

60534

4200 S Lawndale Avenue, Illinois

7084424877

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.villageoflyons-il.net/police-department/

97-008510

1997-10-02

Lyons Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

07/09/2026


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In the fall of 1997, a young man named Mitchell Adolfo Zepedo had plans for the future. At 24 years old, he was preparing for a trip from his home in Lyons, Illinois, with the intention of traveling to Traverse City, Michigan. From there, his journey was to continue to Mexico, where he planned to visit his wife and son. On September 17, 1997, he was seen for the last time as he set out on the first leg of his travels. He was expected to return from Michigan the following day before heading to Me ...
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Last Seen: Sep 17, 1997

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  • Mitchell Adolfo Zepedo - The Charley Project
  • Missing: Mitchell Zepedo - Illinois Missing Persons
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    I've been digging into Mitchell Zepedo's case, and something that stands out is the timing of when h... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else found it odd that Mitchell Zepedo's car was abandoned in Berwyn, Illinois? It just f... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else looked into the possibility that Mitchell Zepedo might have been using the alias "Re... ...Read More
    06/10/2023
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