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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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witness
Lead #1Were there any witnesses who saw John Albert Barnes on or around November 25, 1982 in Wheeling?
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clue
Lead #2What were the circumstances that led to the loss of contact with his family—was it sudden or gradual?
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evidence
Lead #3Are there any records, communications, or documentation from late November 1982 that could clarify his last known activities?
John Albert Barnes, a 58-year-old white male, went missing on November 25, 1982, in Wheeling, Illinois, and lost contact with his family that same day. Despite decades passing, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, with limited details about where he was last seen or what may have happened. The Wheeling Police Department continues to investigate, and anyone with information about Barnes or his whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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Source Narrative
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.
Timeline of Events
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1982-11-25
Last Known Contact
John Albert Barnes lost contact with his family in Wheeling, Cook, Illinois
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Case Information
Incident:November 25, 1982
Last Updated:September 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 25, 1982
Last Updated:September 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8474592632
You can remain anonymous