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James Confray, an 84-year-old male, was last seen on December 26, 2021, in Chicago, Illinois. Despite efforts by local authorities and the community, his whereabouts remain unknown. The Chicago Police Department has been actively involved in the search, utilizing various resources to locate him. Family and friends have expressed deep concern, urging anyone with information to come forward.

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Victim Details

Nov 08, 2024

Nov 11, 2024

James

Confray

86

84

74 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the winter of 2021, 84-year-old James Thomas Confray went missing from Chicago, Illinois. He was last seen on December 26th of that year in the 60634 zip code area of the city. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, standing at 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 190 pounds. He had gray or partially gray hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain largely unknown, leaving his family and community with unanswered questions and deep concern for his well-being. The Chicago Police Department, specifically Area Five detectives, took on the investigation into James's disappearance. The case, with the agency number JF523113, was officially reported on December 26, 2022, a full year after he was last seen. The reasons for this delay in reporting are not publicly detailed. Law enforcement has been actively involved in the search, utilizing various resources in an attempt to locate him. Despite these efforts, his whereabouts remain a mystery. The lack of specific details publicly available about his case makes the situation even more difficult for those who know and care for him. There is no information regarding the clothing he was wearing at the time he went missing, or whether he had any personal belongings with him. The absence of these details creates a challenging puzzle for investigators and a painful void for his loved ones. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, and the profound impact these unresolved situations have on families and communities who are left to hope for a resolution.

Dec 26, 2021

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

Chicago

No

156120

Chicago Police Department- Area Five

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

60639

Matthew Cannon

Detective Area 5

5555 W. Grand Avenue, Illinois

3127468605

Local

Law Enforcement

JF523113

2022-12-26

Chicago Police Department- Area Five

na

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

05/05/2026


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