Cook County, IL – Authorities are renewing efforts to solve a 52-year-old missing persons case in Chicago.
According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Shirley Magee was last seen on Thursday, July 26, 1973, in Chicago. She was 12 years old at the time of her disappearance.
Investigators said Magee’s case remains unresolved decades later. The Sheriff’s Office confirmed she would now be 65 years old. She is described as a Black/African American female. Her eye and hair color were listed as unknown. At the time she went missing, she was approximately 5 feet tall and weighed about 80 pounds.
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office said its Special Victims Unit continues to review long-term missing persons cases and is asking the public for assistance. Officials emphasized that even small details could help advance the investigation.
Anyone with information about Shirley Magee’s disappearance is urged to contact the Cook County Sheriff’s Office at 773-674-9490 or by email. Additional information about the county’s Missing Persons Project is available through the Sheriff’s Office website.
Cold cases like Magee’s continue to impact families and communities, and renewed outreach efforts aim to generate new leads. Students and young residents may recognize the importance of sharing verified information as investigators rely on public awareness to revisit long-standing cases.
The investigation remains active. Authorities encourage anyone with knowledge of the case to come forward.
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