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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP43254) and 3 other sources
In the spring of 2011, a sense of unease settled over a family in Chicago, Illinois, when 38-year-old Jamie Enrique Cortez-Banos vanished without a trace. He was last seen on April 11, 2011, at the Douglas Park Festival. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing light-colored jeans, a t-shirt, and tennis shoes. Known affectionately by his nicknames Quique, Caballo, and Felipe Banos, Jamie was a man with distinctive features, including a pierced ear and tattoos on his leg and foot. He is described as being of Hispanic/Latino and White/Caucasian descent, with black hair which he sometimes wore shaved, and brown eyes.

The details surrounding Jamie's disappearance remain sparse, leaving his loved ones with more questions than answers. The Chicago Police Department launched an investigation into his case, but the passage of time has not yet brought a resolution. His case is documented under the NamUs number MP43254. The lack of significant leads has made the search for Jamie incredibly challenging for both law enforcement and his family. The years have stretched on, each one deepening the mystery of what happened to him after he was last seen at the festival in Douglas Park.

The investigation into Jamie Enrique Cortez-Banos's disappearance is ongoing, and the Chicago Police Department continues to seek information that could lead to a breakthrough. His case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind families caught in a state of perpetual uncertainty. The overview of this case is one of an abrupt and unexplained absence, a man who was present one moment and gone the next, with no clear indication of what befell him. The hope remains that one day, answers will surface and bring closure to the enduring pain of not knowing.

Last Seen: Apr 11, 2011

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Illinois - unidentified case UP88646
John Doe — Illinois
UP88646 • Found Dec 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP14526 • Found Jul 19, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP53660
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP53660 • Found Oct 22, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 88%203 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Illinois
UP79964 • Found Mar 12, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 31%103 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Lemont, Illinois - unidentified case UP54761
John Doe — Lemont, Illinois
UP54761 • Found Dec 18, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 56%118 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP51609
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP51609 • Found Jun 28, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'3"–5'6"
78%Possible
John Doe — Illinois - unidentified case UP17083
John Doe — Illinois
UP17083 • Found Sep 1, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 64%123 lb vs 170–175 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Waukegan, Illinois - unidentified case UP163526
John Doe — Waukegan, Illinois
UP163526 • Found Apr 8, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 98%151 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP17259
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP17259 • Found Oct 23, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'0" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 38%107 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP97269 • Found Aug 23, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 74%130 lb vs 170–175 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.

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