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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22896) and 1 other source
In the winter of 2003, a 41-year-old man named Larry Darnell Johnson vanished from his life in Chicago, Illinois, leaving behind a void of information and unanswered questions for his family. Known to some by the nickname 'Nature Boy,' Larry was last seen at his job in the vicinity of the 60 block of East Jackson. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unknown, as he has not been seen or heard from since that day. At the time he went missing, he was described as an African-American male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. He may have been wearing his hair in a ponytail and could have had a mustache. A notable characteristic was a piercing in his left ear where he wore a round silver earring.

The evening he disappeared, Larry was at his place of employment, a McDonald's restaurant. It is believed he was wearing his work uniform, which possibly consisted of jeans and a McDonald's shirt, along with either black dress shoes or gym shoes and a cap. He was last seen at approximately 11:00 p.m., and after that, his trail went cold. There has been no contact with his family since, and the lack of details has made the search for answers particularly challenging for both his loved ones and the authorities. The case was officially created in the NamUs database years later, highlighting the prolonged and unresolved nature of his disappearance.

The investigation into Larry Darnell Johnson's whereabouts has been handled by the Chicago Police Department. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted without explanation. The details, though sparse, paint a picture of an ordinary man who was a part of the city's daily life until he inexplicably vanished. The lack of available information and the unknown circumstances of his disappearance have left a profound and lingering uncertainty for all who knew him. This overview encapsulates the entirety of what is publicly known, a story marked by an abrupt and mystifying end to a man's visible presence in the world.

Last Seen: Dec 4, 2003

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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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP139136 • Found Jul 27, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 30–40 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
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 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 97%167 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP11185 • Found Aug 5, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%151 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129338 • Found Apr 7, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 45–65 vs 41
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP16460
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP16460 • Found Jan 1, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 35–40 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 0%240 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP60200 • Found Aug 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'7"
79%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP11181 • Found Jul 2, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 76%117 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP8590
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP8590 • Found Jun 7, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 27–40 vs 41
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 20%6'1" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
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 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP12581 • Found Apr 21, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 92%129 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black 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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