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John Albert Barnes
Missing Person · Open
43 years waiting · since 1982
Missing Person: John Albert Barnes
Justice for John Albert Barnes — the trail went cold in 1982, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What were the circumstances of Barnes' disappearance and why did he lose contact with his family?
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Lead #2Did anyone in Wheeling see or interact with Barnes around the time of his disappearance?
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Lead #3Has any credible information emerged in the 40+ years since his disappearance that could explain what happened?
John Albert Barnes, a 58-year-old white male, went missing on November 25, 1982, in Wheeling, Illinois, after losing contact with his family. Despite over four decades passing, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear and no confirmed sightings or leads have resolved the case. The Wheeling Police Department continues to seek information from anyone who may have encountered Barnes or have knowledge of his whereabouts.
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NamUs case MP111193. Missing person: John Albert Barnes.
Last known contact: 1982-11-25 in Wheeling, Cook, IL. Circumstances: Subject lost contact with his family back in 1982.
Demographics: 58 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 145 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Wheeling Police Department | 23-13030 | 2023-10-18.
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1982-11-25
Last Contact with Family
John Albert Barnes lost contact with his family on November 25, 1982, in Wheeling, Illinois.
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Case Information
Incident:November 25, 1982
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 25, 1982
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8474592632
You can remain anonymous