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Humberto Caballero

Unclaimed

Victim Details

2026-07-14T13:28:30.7

2026-07-15T14:52:04.68

160484

UCP160484

58719

Humberto

Caballero

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

07/10/2002

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

No

52605

Cook County Medical Examiner's Office

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

2121 West Harrison, , Chicago, Illinois

3129974500

County

Medical Examiner

208 JUL 02

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

08/11/2026

  • Accessories: White blanket.
  • Clothing: Blue medium t-shirt, blue denim jeans six 30/32, black belt.


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In a perplexing and somber case, the unidentified male body of Humberto Caballero was discovered on July 10, 2002, in Chicago, Illinois. The body was found floating in the waters of the Cal-Sag Canal, a location known for its industrial significance but which, on this occasion, bore witness to a tragic mystery. Efforts to determine the circumstances surrounding Caballero’s untimely death and how he came to be in the canal have thus far resulted in more questions than answers.

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Date Found: 07/10/2002

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