The person at the center of this case
Thomas John McGinn
Missing Person · Open
30 years waiting · since 1996
Missing Person: Thomas John McGinn
Justice for Thomas John McGinn — the trail went cold in 1996, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Why was McGinn's car found near Bull Frog Lake when he worked in Burr Ridge? Did he drive there intentionally or was the vehicle moved?
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location
Lead #2What is the significance of Bull Frog Lake to McGinn? Did he have connections to that area?
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timeline
Lead #3What happened between McGinn leaving work in Burr Ridge and his car being discovered near Bull Frog Lake?
Thomas John McGinn, a 36-year-old man, disappeared on August 16, 1996, after leaving work in Burr Ridge, Illinois; his car was later found near Bull Frog Lake, but searches of the lake did not locate him. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and no confirmed sightings or evidence have resolved the case in nearly three decades. Anyone with information about Thomas McGinn's whereabouts or activities on the day he vanished is urged to contact the Bolingbrook Police Department.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses who saw McGinn or his vehicle on August 16, 1996, or in the days following his disappearance?
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NamUs case MP20036. Missing person: Thomas John McGinn.
Last known contact: 1996-08-16 in Bolingbrook, DuPage, IL. Circumstances: Last seen at work in Burr Ridge, Illinois.
Car found near Bull Frog Lake. Search of lake did not locate Thomas McGinn.
Demographics: 36 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 190 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Brown Leather Jacket, Green T-Shirt, Blue Jeans; Footwear: Boots. Investigating agency: Bolingbrook Police Department | 96-24613.
Timeline of Events
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1996-08-16
Last Seen at Work
Thomas McGinn was last seen at his workplace in Burr Ridge, Illinois on August 16, 1996.
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1996-08-16
Disappearance
Thomas McGinn disappeared on August 16, 1996; his car was subsequently found near Bull Frog Lake.
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1996-08-16
Vehicle Discovery
McGinn's car was found near Bull Frog Lake; search of the lake did not locate him.
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Case Information
Incident:August 16, 1996
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 16, 1996
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6302268660
You can remain anonymous