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Cynthia Wright
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Missing Person: Cynthia Wright
Justice for Cynthia Wright — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1Who last saw Cynthia Wright on January 29, 2026, and what were the circumstances of that encounter?
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location
Lead #2Are there surveillance cameras or businesses near 4600 S Ellis Ave that may have recorded footage from January 29, 2026?
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clue
Lead #3Has anyone reported seeing a woman matching Cynthia's description wearing the distinctive orange hat and flannel jacket since her disappearance?
Cynthia Wright, a 57-year-old woman, went missing on January 29, 2026, from the area of 4600 S Ellis Ave in Chicago, Illinois. She was last seen wearing an orange hat, flannel jacket, blue jeans, and brown boots. The Chicago Police Department continues to investigate her disappearance and is seeking information from the public.
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NamUs case MP159583. Missing person: Cynthia Wright.
Last known contact: 2026-01-29 in Chicago, Cook, IL. Circumstances: The above subject is missing from the area of 4600 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 60653.
The missing was last seen wearing an orange hat, flannel jacket/shirt, blue jeans and brown boots. Demographics: 57 years, Female, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 110 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Chicago Police Department - Area Central | JK143642 | 2026-02-09.
Timeline of Events
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2026-01-29
Last Known Contact
Cynthia Wright was last seen in the area of 4600 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60653, wearing an orange hat, flannel jacket/shirt, blue jeans, and brown boots.
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2026-02-09
Case Reported to NamUs
Chicago Police Department - Area Central filed the missing person case (JK143642) with the National Missing & Unidentified Persons System.
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Case Information
Incident:January 29, 2026
Last Updated:June 18, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 29, 2026
Last Updated:June 18, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3127478380
You can remain anonymous