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Maynard James Missing Person Case

Last seen in Chicago, Illinois on Dec 20, 1990

Victim Details

Created

Jan 16, 2020

Case Added

Aug 21, 2023

Firstname

Maynard

Lastname

James

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

65 inches

Height To

67 inches

Weight

160 lbs

Weight To

175 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Dec 20, 1990

City

Chicago

State

Illinois

County

Cook County

Zip Code

60615

Tribal Land

Agency ID

70890

Agency Name

Chicago Police Department - Area Central

Agency City

Chicago

Agency State

Illinois

Agency County

Cook County

Agency Zip Code

60609

Agency Contact

Maria Moore

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

5101 South Wentworth Avenue, Illinois

Agency Phone

3127478380

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

RD NO: JC476164

Agency Report Date

2019-10-17

Primary Agency

Chicago Police Department - Area Central

CaseContributors

8932

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

08/01/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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In the winter of 1990, a family's life was forever altered by the unexplained disappearance of Maynard Jose James. At 29 years old, Maynard was last seen on December 20th in Chicago, Illinois. On that day, he departed from his grandmother's residence and seemingly vanished without a trace. Since that time, his family has not seen or heard from him, leaving a void of unanswered questions and lingering hope for his return. Maynard was a father to three children, whose lives have been pro ...

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Last Seen: Dec 20, 1990

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Maynard James Missing Person Case

Last seen in Chicago, Illinois on Dec 20, 1990

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