There are few things more dreadful than having a family member disappear with no explanation or closure about what happened. That is sadly the reality for more than a dozen Illinois families who have loved ones that vanished without a trace.

The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation have a list of all the cold cases for missing persons in the state. Here are 14 of the most recent, but some are mysteries that go back decades.

14 in Illinois that Simply Vanished Without a Trace

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Some of these cases include circumstances that seem pretty dire, but others are individuals who simply vanished with no explanation. If you have any information that you think might be helpful in locating any of these people, you can contact the Illinois State Police through their website.

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