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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4451) and 6 other sources
In the late afternoon of May 30, 1996, 19-year-old Anthony Deval Phillips was last seen riding his bicycle in Chicago, Illinois. He was in the vicinity of Damen and Fargo at approximately 4:30 p.m., supposedly on his way to a friend's house. Anthony, who was also known by the nicknames Tony and Indo, was wearing a gray Adidas fleece sweater, black Guess jeans, and Adidas sneakers. He never made it to his friend's home and has not been seen or heard from since that day.

Anthony was described as a responsible and sociable young man, and his sudden disappearance was out of character, causing immediate concern for his family and friends. At the time he went missing, he was an African-American male with black hair and brown eyes. He had both of his ears pierced. The Chicago Police Department launched an investigation, classifying his case as one of an endangered missing person. However, the investigation has been hampered by a lack of physical evidence and the absence of any witnesses coming forward with information about what happened to him after he was last seen.

Despite the passage of time, Anthony's case remains unsolved. Foul play is suspected in his disappearance, but without any significant leads, his whereabouts remain unknown. The lack of closure has been a continuous source of pain and uncertainty for his loved ones and the wider community. The case is a haunting reminder of a young man who vanished without a trace, leaving behind unanswered questions. The investigation into Anthony's disappearance has been a long and challenging one, marked by a frustrating lack of evidence that could shed light on what happened to him on that spring day.

Last Seen: May 30, 1996

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129335 • Found Aug 14, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'7"
Weight 100%176 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP8590
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP8590 • Found Jun 7, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"–6'7"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Lemont, Illinois
UP8488 • Found Jan 27, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%24 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'7"
Weight 91%200 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP143615 • Found Feb 20, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'7"
Weight 79%135 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP139136 • Found Jul 27, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"–6'7"
Weight 97%135–150 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Gary, Indiana - unidentified case UP13482
John Doe — Gary, Indiana
UP13482 • Found Jan 22, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%24 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 36%5'7" vs 6'0"–6'7"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP60200 • Found Aug 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 6'0"–6'7"
78%Possible
John Doe — Bolingbrook, Illinois - unidentified case UP5207
John Doe — Bolingbrook, Illinois
UP5207 • Found Apr 22, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–24 vs 19 when missing
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 6'0"–6'7"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP58274 • Found May 14, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'7"
Weight 71%217 lb vs 170–175 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP56119 • Found Aug 12, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 20–30 vs 19
Race 100%Black
Location 51%237 mi away
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'7"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 170–175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown 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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