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Joseph Antczak Missing Person Case

Last seen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 12, 1984

Victim Details

Feb 14, 2011

Oct 10, 2023

Joseph

Antczak

106

64

65 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 12, 1984

Milwaukee

Wisconsin

Milwaukee County

53207

9684

Milwaukee Police Department - Sensitive Crimes Division

Milwaukee

Wisconsin

Milwaukee County

53233

619 West Walnut Street, Wisconsin

4149357405

Local

Law Enforcement

https://city.milwaukee.gov/police/Police-Units-Partners/scd

100450102

Oct 16, 2010

Milwaukee Police Department - Sensitive Crimes Division

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9475) and 11 other sources
Joseph Edward Antczak, a 64-year-old man from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was last seen on May 12, 1984. He has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, he may have been carrying a bag containing extra clothing, a razor, and $200 in cash. Antczak is described as 5'5", 120 pounds, with gray or partially gray hair, blue eyes, and a noticeable limp caused by a hip replacement, which made his right leg shorter than his left. He has several tattoos, including an eagle on his chest, a horseshoe on one arm, and a woman in high heels on the other arm.

Joseph was last seen wearing a flannel shirt, a brown nylon jacket or a green quilted jacket, dark blue work pants, and black leather shoes. He also wore black horn-rimmed glasses. He might have been using the aliases "Joseph Stevens" or "Joseph Stephens." Despite extensive searches and investigations, very few details have surfaced about his case, which remains unsolved.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Milwaukee Police Department, as his case remains open and unresolved.
Last Seen: May 12, 1984

Links to Additional Sources (11)

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  • 4565DMWI - Joseph Edward Antczak - Doe Network
  • Joseph Edward Antczak - Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy Inc's
  • Joseph Edward Antczak - The Charley Project
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  • Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy
  • Joseph Antczak Obituary and Online Memorial (2010) - Legacy.com
  • Joseph Edward Antczak has been missing 5/12/1984 ... - Facebook
  • Joseph Edward Antczak has been missing for 42 years today. He ...
  • WI - Joseph Antczak, 64, Milwaukee, 12 May 1984 | Websleuths
  • Joseph Antczak | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Wisconsin - Joseph Edward Antczak has been missing for 42 years ...

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP16642
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP16642 • Found Jan 14, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–69 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%77 mi away
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP129207 • Found Sep 13, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%82 mi away
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%128 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP129058
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP129058 • Found Feb 23, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 70–80 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%70 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%122 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP127570
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP127570 • Found Dec 23, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%77 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 70%150 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Waukegan, Illinois - unidentified case UP163526
    John Doe — Waukegan, Illinois
    UP163526 • Found Apr 8, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%42 mi away
    TimingFound 42 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 68%151 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP129273
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP129273 • Found Jun 29, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%72 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
    Weight 54%157 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP129067
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP129067 • Found Apr 2, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 70–80 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%76 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 95%135 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP125655 • Found Sep 25, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 75%Est. 50–60 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%77 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%118 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Illinois
    UP14300 • Found Jul 21, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 40–70 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%86 mi away
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 70%150 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP129238
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP129238 • Found Apr 5, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%73 mi away
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 0%186 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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    I find it intriguing how certain missing persons cases seem to fall through the cracks, like Joseph... ...Read More
    05/02/2024
    Does anyone else find it puzzling that Joseph Edward Antczak might have had $200 on him when he... ...Read More
    08/10/2023

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