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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2713) and 9 other sources
On a summer day in Chicago, Illinois, 16-year-old Brian Kelvin Andrewin was enjoying a game of basketball with friends at a local park. After the game on July 10, 1995, he started for home but was never seen or heard from again. At the time of his disappearance, Brian was described as a Black male, standing at 5'8' and weighing around 135 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. Distinctive features included a small scar on his eyebrow and a birthmark on the right side of his neck.

In the crucial early stages of the investigation, the Chicago Police Department initially classified Brian's case as an 'endangered runaway'. This classification is believed to have significantly limited the media coverage and public attention his disappearance received. It wasn't until December 2003 that his case status was changed to 'endangered missing,' though the specific reasons for this reclassification have not been made public. This lack of early media attention meant that crucial opportunities to gather information may have been missed.

Years have turned into decades, and Brian Andrewin's case remains unsolved, leaving his family with unanswered questions. The passage of time has not diminished the hope of finding out what happened to the teenager who vanished after a simple game of basketball. Despite the initial handling of the case, efforts have been made to keep his memory alive, including the creation of age-progressed images to show what he might look like as an adult. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Chicago Police Department. The case of Brian Andrewin is a somber reminder of the lasting pain and uncertainty that surrounds a missing loved one, and the critical importance of immediate and thorough investigation in every missing person's case.

Last Seen: Jul 10, 1995

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 — 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 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%24 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 92%154 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP139136 • Found Jul 27, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 80%Est. 30–40 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%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 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 73%167 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP118574
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP118574 • Found Nov 5, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–19 vs 16
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%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 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP117204 • Found Jul 5, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 53%Est. 20–35 vs 16
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP60200 • Found Aug 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'8"
78%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129335 • Found Aug 14, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 52%6'0" vs 5'8"
Weight 55%176 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP143615 • Found Feb 20, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 52%6'0" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Matteson, Illinois
UP71787 • Found Jun 27, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'8"
Hair 60%Brown 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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