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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP132788) and 1 other source
In the heart of winter, a family in Chicago, Illinois, experienced a profound and lasting sorrow with the disappearance of James P. Carter. He was last seen by his loved ones on January 20, 2020. At the time he went missing from the 60651 zip code area of Chicago, he was 50 years old. The day he was last seen was just another day, with no indication that it would be the last time his family would see him. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are not detailed in public records, leaving a painful void of information for those who care for him. The simple fact is that after that day, he was gone, and a family was left to wonder what had become of him.

James P. Carter is described as a Black / African American male. At the time of his disappearance, he stood approximately six feet six inches tall and weighed around 215 pounds. His hair was gray or partially gray, and he had brown eyes. These simple details are the primary identifiers for a man whose absence has been noted and felt for years. Without information about the clothing he was wearing or any personal items he may have had with him, the picture of his last moments is incomplete. His case was officially reported to the Chicago Police Department months later, on July 13, 2020.

The investigation into James's disappearance is being handled by the Chicago Police Department- Area Five. His case, cataloged under number JD295853, remains an open inquiry, a testament to the unresolved questions that have lingered since January 2020. His information has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as case #MP132788, a national repository for missing persons cases, ensuring that his profile is available to law enforcement agencies across the country. The overview of this case is a somber one: a man in his fifties, James P. Carter, was with his family and then vanished from his Chicago community. With no public information regarding his direction of travel or state of mind, his disappearance remains a deeply concerning mystery for his family and investigators.

Last Seen: Jan 20, 2020

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Maywood, Illinois
UP80363 • Found Nov 7, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 50
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'6"
79%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP84418 • Found Jun 10, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 75%5'6"–6'1" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
79%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP131092 • Found Oct 6, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 75%5'7"–6'3" vs 5'6"

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.