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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP121314) and 6 other sources
In the winter of 2016, a then 26-year-old man named Blake Alexander Baker vanished from the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. The specific details surrounding the day he went missing are sparse, contributing to the difficulty and ongoing pain for those who know him. Authorities have noted that the exact date of his last contact remains uncertain, adding a layer of ambiguity to the investigation. What is known is that he was last seen in the Englewood community, a place he called home. His disappearance left a void in the lives of his loved ones, who were left with unanswered questions and growing concern for his safety and well-being.

At the time he went missing, Baker was described as having a distinct hairstyle of shoulder-length dreadlocks that were both black and red. This notable feature was widely circulated in the hopes that it would help members of the public identify him. However, information regarding what he was wearing at the time of his disappearance is unknown, which presents an additional challenge for those searching for him. The lack of concrete details created a difficult starting point for the investigation, forcing law enforcement and his family to piece together a timeline from the limited information available. The Chicago Police Department, specifically the Area One Detectives, took on the case, urging anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it might seem, to come forward.

The years that have passed since Blake Baker was last seen have not brought any definitive answers. His case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind families caught in a state of perpetual uncertainty. The initial alerts and calls for public assistance sought to shed light on his whereabouts, but as time stretched on, the trail grew colder. The investigation into his disappearance remains open, a quiet but persistent effort to bring him home. The circumstances surrounding his vanishing from the Englewood community are still unclear, and for his family and the investigators working on his case, the search for answers continues.

Last Seen: Jan 26, 2016

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

87%Strong
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP50887
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP50887 • Found Jun 1, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP143615 • Found Feb 20, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 70%135 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Matteson, Illinois
UP71787 • Found Jun 27, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP15709 • Found Jul 11, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"–6'0"
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP58274 • Found May 14, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 53%Est. 35–50 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 79%217 lb vs 180 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP15500 • Found Jun 17, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–30 vs 26
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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.

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