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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29418) and 4 other sources
In the vast and bustling city of Chicago, a man named Emanuel Coleman vanished, leaving behind a void of information and a family grappling with unanswered questions. At the time of his disappearance, he was a 53-year-old Black/African American man. The specifics of when he was last seen are shrouded in uncertainty, contributing to the difficulty of the search. While an official report was filed noting his last contact date as May 1, 2005, there are other accounts stating he was not seen after 2010. This discrepancy in the timeline highlights the vague nature of the information surrounding his case, a common and heartbreaking challenge in long-term missing persons investigations. The lack of a clear, final point of contact makes it incredibly difficult for investigators and loved ones to retrace his last known steps.

Emanuel was a man with distinct physical characteristics. Standing at six feet two inches tall and weighing around 180 pounds, he had graying hair and brown eyes. He may have had a mustache and beard at the time he went missing. A particularly notable feature was that he was missing the two middle fingers on his left hand. Unfortunately, details about the clothing he was wearing or any personal items he might have had with him when he disappeared are unknown. These missing details create significant hurdles for those searching for him, as they provide fewer clues for the public to latch onto. The absence of such fundamental information adds layers of complexity to an already distressing situation for his family.

The circumstances surrounding Emanuel Coleman's disappearance remain unclear, and his current whereabouts are unknown. The case is being handled by the Chicago Police Department - Area Central, but with limited information to go on, the investigation has been challenging. The passage of many years without any contact or new leads has left a painful silence. The overview of this case is one of profound ambiguity; a man vanished from a major city with very few clues left behind. The conflicting dates of his last sighting and the scarcity of details about his disappearance have created a difficult and enduring mystery for all who knew and cared for Emanuel Coleman.

Last Seen: May 1, 2005

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP51608
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP51608 • Found Jun 25, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'2"
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
80%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP141667 • Found Mar 31, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
Weight 72%137 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
79%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP11180 • Found Jul 11, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 53
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
Weight 93%156 lb vs 180 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP60200 • Found Aug 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6"–6'0" vs 6'2"
76%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP131092 • Found Oct 6, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 75%5'7"–6'3" vs 6'2"
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP84418 • Found Jun 10, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 75%5'6"–6'1" vs 6'2"
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

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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