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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP38262) and 5 other sources
On a November evening in 2011, Adarius Zewand James, a 30-year-old man from Chicago's West Side, walked out of his home, leaving behind his fiancée and their two young sons. He told his fiancée, Terrah White, that he was heading to a meeting in the vicinity of 79th Street and Ashland Avenue and would be back. That was the last time she ever saw him. Adarius, also known by the nickname 'Pig,' was last seen wearing a cream-colored thermal shirt, blue jeans, and white Nike Air Force 1 sneakers. He was driving his black 2005 Saturn Aura. Since that day, there has been no contact from Adarius, and his whereabouts remain a painful mystery for his family.

Adarius is described as a Black male with a dark complexion, standing between 5 feet 9 inches and 6 feet tall, and weighing approximately 168 to 170 pounds. He had black hair worn in dreadlocks, brown eyes, and a mustache and chin hair. His physical appearance is further distinguished by several tattoos and scars. He has a tattoo of the word 'MADEMAN' on his lower left arm and another tattoo of a skull and cross with various other designs on his lower right arm. Additionally, he has scars on his chest from a previous surgery and a scar on his forehead. The investigation into his disappearance is being handled by the Chicago Police Department's Area Central detectives.

The years following Adarius's disappearance have been filled with anguish and a determined search for answers by his loved ones. His fiancée, Terrah White, has tirelessly pursued any potential leads, filing multiple police reports and even hiring private investigators in her quest to find him. In May 2017, she attended a 'Missing Persons Day' hosted by the Cook County Medical Examiner's office, bringing photos and police reports in the hope of finding some form of closure. She provided DNA samples from their son to be entered into missing persons databases, a step taken to see if there could be a match among any unidentified remains. The case of Adarius James is an overview of a family's prolonged and heart-wrenching journey, a narrative of love, loss, and the unyielding hope of one day discovering what happened to him after he left for a meeting and vanished without a trace.

Last Seen: Nov 2, 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.

83%Moderate
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 30 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 168–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP143615 • Found Feb 20, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 81%135 lb vs 168–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP13761
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP13761 • Found Feb 27, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP58274 • Found May 14, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 62%217 lb vs 168–170 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Matteson, Illinois
UP71787 • Found Jun 27, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP60200 • Found Aug 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 40–55 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'9"–6'0"
78%Possible
John Doe — Riverdale, Illinois
UP11082 • Found Oct 23, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 30
Race 100%Black
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Maywood, Illinois
UP80363 • Found Nov 7, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'9"–6'0"
76%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP13832 • Found Apr 14, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP12581 • Found Apr 21, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 47%Est. 40–60 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 74%129 lb vs 168–170 lb
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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