Barry Boches was 65 when he was last seen on the morning of March 24, 2020, leaving his estranged wife’s home in Deerfield and saying he was going to his Waukegan law office to meet a client. Texts between them continued through the day but became sporadic; the last known contact came just before midnight when he messaged that he was done with work up north, would be staying there for the night, and that he had the virus and needed to keep his distance. After that his phone was apparently turned off and he never returned home.

His 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe was found parked on a side street in Waukegan about two miles from his office. The vehicle showed no signs of a struggle or clues to his whereabouts, and neighbors said it had been there a couple of days. Investigators conducted more than 200 interviews, searched the area, and received FBI technical support. Lake County detectives later said they believe foul play was a significant factor and that Boches was likely murdered, but no suspects have been named and his remains have not been found.

Anyone who saw Boches, his Tahoe, or unusual activity in Waukegan or Deerfield around March 24–25, 2020 is asked to come forward with information. What did neighbors or commuters see that day?