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 #1What were the exact circumstances of how and where McGinn's car was found near Bull Frog Lake?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses at Burr Ridge who saw McGinn leave work or observed his departure?
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location
Lead #3Why was McGinn's vehicle found at Bull Frog Lake, and did he have any known connection to that location?
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 in the area. Despite a search of the lake, McGinn was not located and his fate remains unknown. The case remains open, and investigators continue to seek information about the circumstances of his disappearance and any potential leads from the public.
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evidence
Lead #4What evidence was collected during the lake search, and were there any signs of foul play?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
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.
Timeline of Events
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1996-08-16
Last Known Contact
Thomas McGinn was last seen at work in Burr Ridge, Illinois on August 16, 1996.
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1996-08-16
Vehicle Discovery
McGinn's car was found near Bull Frog Lake in Bolingbrook.
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1996-08-16
Lake Search
Search of Bull Frog Lake was conducted but did not locate Thomas McGinn.
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Case Information
Incident:August 16, 1996
Last Updated:September 1, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 16, 1996
Last Updated:September 1, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6302268660
You can remain anonymous