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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP158015) and 1 other source
In the early summer of 2020, a fifty-year-old man named Raymond Gardner disappeared from his life in Chicago, Illinois. He was last seen on a Saturday, the thirteenth of June, within the city that he called home. After that day, communication from him ceased, and his familiar presence was gone. Concern grew among those who knew him as days turned into weeks with no word. The reasons for his sudden absence and his whereabouts after that June day remain unknown, leaving a void filled with questions and worry for those who care for him. The official report of his disappearance was filed much later, prompting an investigation by the Chicago Police Department.

Raymond Gardner is described as a Black / African American man, standing five feet eight inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds at the time he went missing. He had graying hair and brown eyes. Details about what he was wearing or any personal items he may have had with him on the day he was last seen have not been made public. There is also no information available regarding any unique physical characteristics that might aid in identifying him. His case was entered into national databases for missing persons, a formal step that broadcasts his circumstances to a wider audience in the hope that a crucial tip or piece of information might surface and lead to a breakthrough.

The investigation into Raymond Gardner's disappearance is being handled by the Chicago Police Department- Area Four. Authorities have been seeking information from the public since the case was opened, hoping someone might recall seeing him or have knowledge of his circumstances around the time he vanished. The lack of specific details surrounding his last known moments has made the search challenging. His case represents the painful reality for many families who are left to wonder about the fate of a loved one. The overview of this case is one of profound and unsettling ambiguity, where a man has vanished from his community without a trace, leaving behind only memories and an ongoing, unresolved search for answers.

Last Seen: Jun 13, 2020

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Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'8"
79%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP84418 • Found Jun 10, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 50
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 75%5'6"–6'1" vs 5'8"
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%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 75%5'7"–6'3" vs 5'8"
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP108220 • Found Aug 31, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 50 when missing
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 80%120 lb vs 150 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.