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Jonathan Hamby Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mishawaka, Indiana on Feb 26, 2017

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Victim Details

Oct 17, 2017

Nov 3, 2022

Jonathan

Hamby

46

37

73 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 26, 2017

Mishawaka

Indiana

Elkhart County

No

34155

Elkhart Police Department

Elkhart

Indiana

Elkhart County

46516

Nick McCloughen

Detective

175 Waterfall Drive, Indiana

5742952824

Local

Law Enforcement

0017-0306-001

Elkhart Police Department

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP40264) and 13 other sources
Jonathan Alan Hamby, a 37-year-old man from Mishawaka, Indiana, was last seen on February 26, 2017. After spending a few days at a friend's house, he returned to his parents' home, showered, and had a meal with them. He mentioned that he was going out but planned to return later that evening. However, he never came back and has not been heard from since.

At the time of his disappearance, Jonathan was wearing a red Indiana University t-shirt, blue jeans, and possibly a Carhartt jacket. He was also driving his black 2006 BMW 530I, which has not been found. Although Jonathan had a history of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, his family believed he was turning his life around. He had secured a job and regained his driver’s license, which had been revoked due to previous legal troubles.

Jonathan's sudden disappearance, leaving behind personal belongings, including clothes and money, raised suspicions. His family and friends do not believe he left voluntarily, and his case is now being treated as a suspected homicide. Despite ongoing efforts by authorities, including the involvement of the Elkhart Police Department, no significant developments have occurred, and his case remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Feb 26, 2017

Links to Additional Sources (13)

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  • Missing 5-Years Without A Trace
  • Jonathan Alan Hamby - The Charley Project
  • Granger mom holds out hope after son disappeared a year ago
  • SON MISSING 5-Years... 4 Vehicles Found in River (Police Alerted)
  • UPDATE: Missing Mishawaka man's case taken over by Elkhart ...
  • Parents of missing man speak out - WNDU
  • Jonathan Hamby | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Where is Jonathan Hamby? - YouTube
  • Missing for two years: What happened to Jonathan Hamby? | Elkhart
  • $20000 reward offered for information that helps find missing man
  • Jonathan 'John' Hamby, 38, Mishawaka, 23 Feb 2017
  • John Hamby vanished in 2017. His black BMW is also missing. We ...
  • A Mishawaka family is asking for your help to find their missing son ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP53660
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP53660 • Found Oct 22, 2018
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%203 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Illinois
    UP79964 • Found Mar 12, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%88 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 12%103 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown

    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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