Brian Carrick
Sixteen-year-old Brian Carrick disappeared after leaving his home in McHenry, Illinois. He was last seen at a gas station. Despite extensive searches, he has never been found.
On October 18, 2002, sixteen-year-old Brian Joseph Carrick left his family's home in McHenry, Illinois, a suburban community northwest of Chicago. He was last seen at a gas station near his home. He never returned and has not been seen since.
Brian's family reported him missing when he failed to come home. An extensive search was conducted, but no trace of Brian was found. His case was investigated by the McHenry Police Department and the FBI.
Several persons of interest were identified over the years, but no charges were filed. The case has been periodically reviewed, and renewed appeals for information have been made.
Brian's family has remained active in keeping his case in the public eye. He is listed with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
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