Hanover Park police discovered a body Wednesday afternoon near the Taco Bell on Barrington Road.
Family members have officially identified the deceased as 27-year-old DeMarco Gordon.
The discovery ends a frantic, month-long search for the young man.
DeMarco Gordon first went missing on January 22, 2026.
His sister confirmed the tragic news to the Chicago Crime Chaser earlier today.
She described her brother as a loving son, brother, uncle, and cousin.
The family is devastated by the loss and is currently seeking answers from investigators.
Police have not yet released the official cause of death for the 27-year-old.
Officers cordoned off the area near the Barrington Road business for several hours yesterday.
Investigators spent the afternoon collecting evidence and speaking with potential witnesses.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office is expected to conduct an autopsy soon.
Gordon’s sister stated she will not rest until she finds out exactly what happened to him.
Recent History
This discovery comes during a period of increased concern for residents in the Hanover Park area.
The Barrington Road corridor is a busy commercial hub that rarely sees this type of police activity.
However, Hanover Park has seen a slight uptick in missing person reports over the last year.
Nearby suburbs like Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg have also dealt with similar discoveries in wooded or commercial areas recently.
In many of these cases, community tips have been the primary tool for solving mysteries.
Local advocates are now calling for more security cameras along major roads like Barrington Road.
For the Gordon family, the focus remains on the timeline between January 22 and yesterday.
They are asking anyone who saw DeMarco in the final weeks of January to come forward.
We will continue to update this story as police release more information.
