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John Mowery

Case from Chicago, IL dated Sep 25, 1977

Victim Details

John Mowery

Female

Chicago

IL

1977-09-25

19

John

Mowery

07/22/2026

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John Antheney Mowery, a 19-year-old male from Chicago, Illinois, tragically lost his life on September 25, 1977. Having recently completed 18 months of service with the Marines, he returned home earlier that year. On the evening of his disappearance, he informed his family that he was heading out for the night. That was the last time he was seen alive. His girlfriend later reported that he had called her, mentioning an accident, but he never returned to his apartment.

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    It's so difficult to imagine the fear and confusion John Mowery must have experienced. Just having r... ...Read More
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