Chicago, IL – Cook County authorities are renewing efforts to locate Lydia Thompson, a Chicago woman who has been missing since July 5, 1996. Thompson was last seen with her husband and two sons, who all reportedly disappeared on the same day.
According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Lydia Thompson was 43 years old at the time of her disappearance and would now be 72. She was described as a Black/African American female with brown eyes and brown hair, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 135 pounds. The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that its dedicated team of investigators continues to focus on unresolved missing persons cases, encouraging the public to assist with any potential leads.
Authorities say Thompson and her family were last seen in Chicago, and the case remains open after nearly three decades. Investigators have urged anyone with information related to the disappearance of Lydia Thompson or her family members to contact the Cook County Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit at 773-674-9490 or by emailing ccso.missingpersons@ccsheriff.org.
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office continues to highlight longstanding missing persons cases as part of a public awareness initiative, hoping renewed attention will bring answers for affected families.
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