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Maynard James Missing Person Case

Last seen in Chicago, Illinois on Dec 20, 1990

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In the winter of 1990, a family's life was forever altered by the unexplained disappearance of Maynard Jose James. At 29 years old, Maynard was last seen on December 20th in Chicago, Illinois. On that day, he departed from his grandmother's residence and seemingly vanished without a trace. Since that time, his family has not seen or heard from him, leaving a void of unanswered questions and lingering hope for his return. Maynard was a father to three children, whose lives have been profoundly im ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 20, 1990

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    Victim Details

    Jan 16, 2020

    Aug 21, 2023

    Maynard

    James

    62

    29

    65 inches

    67 inches

    160 lbs

    175 lbs

    Black / African American

    Male

    Dec 20, 1990

    Chicago

    Illinois

    Cook County

    60615

    No

    70890

    Chicago Police Department - Area Central

    Chicago

    Illinois

    Cook County

    60609

    Maria Moore

    Detective

    5101 South Wentworth Avenue, Illinois

    3127478380

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    RD NO: JC476164

    2019-10-17

    Chicago Police Department - Area Central

    8932

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    05/29/2026


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    Forum Posts (3)

    Hey everyone, I've been following the case of Maynard Jose James for a while now, and something that... ...Read More
    05/17/2024
    Hey everyone. I recently stumbled upon an old missing persons case from 1990 that I've become really... ...Read More
    04/14/2023
    Did anyone else find it odd that there are so few public details about Maynard's movements just befo... ...Read More
    01/28/2023

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