The person at the center of this case
Michael Jerome Bills
Violent Crime · Open
MICHAEL JEROME BILLS - DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS
Michael Jerome Bills, a 50-year-old freelance artist, disappeared on October 1, 2012, after failing to attend his birthday party at a pizza establishment in Downers Grove, Illinois. His wallet, travel bag, and belongings were missing when his family returned home. Bills had a history of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and occasional delusional episodes, and was not taking prescribed medications at the time of his disappearance.
Downers Grove, DuPage County, Illinois
🏛️ Downers Grove Police Department
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Case Summary
Michael Jerome Bills, a 50-year-old freelance artist, disappeared on October 1, 2012, after failing to attend his birthday party at a pizza establishment in Downers Grove, Illinois. His wallet, travel bag, and belongings were missing when his family returned home. Bills had a history of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and occasional delusional episodes, and was not taking prescribed medications at the time of his disappearance.
Timeline of Events
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2012-10-01
Michael Jerome Bills Disappearance
Bills failed to attend his birthday party at an area pizza establishment and has not been seen or heard from since. His wallet, travel bag, and miscellaneous belongings were also gone.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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person
Lead #1Michael Jerome Bills - 50-year-old white male, 5'8", 180 lbs, brown collar-length hair, blue eyes
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evidence
Lead #2Wallet, travel bag, and miscellaneous belongings missing from family residence
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clue
Lead #3Bills refused to take prescribed medications and had history of depression, anxiety, and occasional delusional episodes
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location
Lead #4Bills previously lived in low-budget hotel and local YMCA facility
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Case Information
Case Type:
Violent Crime
Status:
Open
Case Number:414
Started:October 1, 2012
Last Updated:April 26, 2026