OH OH - Andrew 'Andy' Chapman, 32, Columbus, 8 Dec 2006
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Well the news report doesn't really paint him as the upstanding, all-American guy that the description originally called for. He had everything going for him, yet it goes on to say that he was addicted to pain killers, acting erratic, had a court appearance and cutting off contact with family members.Seems like he was either leaving town, or got involved with the wrong crowd and paid for it. Isn't Hilltop one of the more dangerous neighborhoods in Columbus? Perhaps he went to buy drugs from someone there and they took advantage of a mentally unstable man. Or seeing how it was winter, maybe Andy was in a drug induced state and fell into the river and got hypothermia/drowned?
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Hilltop/Bottoms are a nasty area and it seems to have just gotten worse with time. It can be a dangerous neighborhood to live in and is riddled with crime. There is a lot of drug activity. What was he doing in that area ? Did he live there ?
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"Judy Rafferty is the reason why all these women are here. She is the mother of Andrew Chapman. Her Facebook page, Help find Andrew Chapman has gained over 500 likes as she continues to search for her son 12-years later.
"He lived on the west side of Columbus. I went to see him one day and he was no longer living there. He has just disappeared," said Rafferty.
Five women with one goal in mind. And they won't stop searching until they find the missing.
"You can never give up hope. I know God knows were he is, but we don't so in the mean time we will keep looking for him," said Rafferty."
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We keep looking for more information everyday!
April 2018
Family continues to hunt down leads nearly 12 years after loved one's disappearance
"We don't know if he left on his own accord or something did happen to him," Said Chapman.
Andy Chapman was last seen in his home on Whitethorne Avenue in The Hilltop just weeks before Christmas
Family members say police have gotten few leads since Andy's disappearance.
"We think about it everyday," said Judy Rafferty, Andy's mother, "we are just hoping for closure."
"As the two pass out the posters, they also think about another missing man, Brian Shaffer, who disappeared eight months before Andy.
Shaffer's case made headlines around the world after he was last seen leaving a bar near the Ohio State campus.
While the two men disappeared within months of each other, Police and family say the cases are not connected."
Family continues to hunt down leads nearly 12 years after loved one's disappearance
"We don't know if he left on his own accord or something did happen to him," Said Chapman.
Andy Chapman was last seen in his home on Whitethorne Avenue in The Hilltop just weeks before Christmas
Family members say police have gotten few leads since Andy's disappearance.
"We think about it everyday," said Judy Rafferty, Andy's mother, "we are just hoping for closure."
"As the two pass out the posters, they also think about another missing man, Brian Shaffer, who disappeared eight months before Andy.
Shaffer's case made headlines around the world after he was last seen leaving a bar near the Ohio State campus.
While the two men disappeared within months of each other, Police and family say the cases are not connected."
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This is a great interview that really gets to the heart of how this happened to the Chapman family.
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NOV 24, 2021
Vigil honors Columbus man missing for 15 years | 10tv.com
The family of a Columbus man who went missing 15 years ago will hold a candlelight vigil on Wednesday in honor of his birthday.
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Age progression photos released Wednesday show what Andy should currently look like. Authorities hope those photos, and a reward offered by Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, will help locate him or lead to information about his disappearance.
“Every time that there's a body that's found on the news, you go through this emotional toll of ‘could it be him?’ I call the coroner, I call the Ohio BCI to get any information,” said AC [Andy's sister].
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Vigil honors Columbus man missing for 15 years | 10tv.com
The family of a Columbus man who went missing 15 years ago will hold a candlelight vigil on Wednesday in honor of his birthday.
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Age progression photos released Wednesday show what Andy should currently look like. Authorities hope those photos, and a reward offered by Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, will help locate him or lead to information about his disappearance.
“Every time that there's a body that's found on the news, you go through this emotional toll of ‘could it be him?’ I call the coroner, I call the Ohio BCI to get any information,” said AC [Andy's sister].
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''Chapman, circa 2006; Age-progressions to an unknown age
Chapman was last seen at his home on Whitethorne Avenue in the Hilltop area of Columbus, Ohio on December 8, 2006. He called his grandmother, apparently in a panic, and said he needed to see her right away. She wasn't able to come and visit him for several days, however, and by then he was gone. He left his car behind and has never been heard from again.
He missed a court appearance later that month, and his family reported him missing in January 2007. In 2008, the missing persons report was closed without his family being consulted, as authorities thought Chapman was simply on the run from his legal problems. In 2013, once police realized his family still hadn't heard from him, they reopened the missing persons case.
Prior to his disappearance, Chapman had become addicted to drugs, and his wife had taken their young son and left him. He remained in regular touch with his mother and grandmother, however.
His family initially thought he might have just left on his own due to his drug problem, but after years passed without anyone hearing from him, they began to worry. They now believe foul play is possible in his disappearance. His case remains unsolved.''
- Missing Since 12/08/2006
- Missing From Columbus, Ohio
- Classification Endangered Missing
- Sex Male
- Race White
- Age 32 years old
- Height and Weight 5'10 - 6'1, 165 - 200 pounds
- Medical Conditions Chapman is addicted to drugs. He entered drug rehabilitation three times, but relapsed each time.
- Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. Brown hair, brown eyes. Chapman wears eyeglasses. He may have a mustache. His pant size is 34x32, his shoe size is 11 to 12, and his shirt size is L to XL. His nickname is Andy.
Chapman was last seen at his home on Whitethorne Avenue in the Hilltop area of Columbus, Ohio on December 8, 2006. He called his grandmother, apparently in a panic, and said he needed to see her right away. She wasn't able to come and visit him for several days, however, and by then he was gone. He left his car behind and has never been heard from again.
He missed a court appearance later that month, and his family reported him missing in January 2007. In 2008, the missing persons report was closed without his family being consulted, as authorities thought Chapman was simply on the run from his legal problems. In 2013, once police realized his family still hadn't heard from him, they reopened the missing persons case.
Prior to his disappearance, Chapman had become addicted to drugs, and his wife had taken their young son and left him. He remained in regular touch with his mother and grandmother, however.
His family initially thought he might have just left on his own due to his drug problem, but after years passed without anyone hearing from him, they began to worry. They now believe foul play is possible in his disappearance. His case remains unsolved.''
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Vigil honors a Columbus man who has been missing for 15 years - Ohio News Time
''Columbus, Ohio — A family of men in Columbus who went missing 15 years ago Candlelight vigil On Wednesday to commemorate his birthday.
Andy Chapman was 32 years old when he disappeared from western Columbus in November 2006.
Now, Andy’s family, which is supposed to be his 47th birthday and celebration time, gathers for prayer service, hoping for his safe return.
“My heart is devastated,” said Andy’s sister, Amy Chapman. “That … every day I wonder if he’s okay. Or is he doing it?”
The age-progressing photos released on Wednesday show what Andy should look like now. Authorities hope that these photos and the rewards provided by the Central Ohio Crime Stopper will help find him or lead to information about his disappearance.
“Every time there is a corpse found in the news, you experience this emotional sacrifice,” Could it be him? ” I’ll call Coroner and Ohio BCI to get the information, “said Aimee.
Andy is described as being 6 feet tall and weighing 175 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. For information, please call Central Ohio Crime Stoppers (614-461-8477).''
The landmarks around Mount Vernon will be lit blue to raise awareness of Andy’s disappearance on Wednesday. Alerts will begin at 6 pm at the Lastin Tower in Ariel Foundation Park, Mount Vernon.''
Vigil honors a Columbus man who has been missing for 15 years - Ohio News Time
''Columbus, Ohio — A family of men in Columbus who went missing 15 years ago Candlelight vigil On Wednesday to commemorate his birthday.
Andy Chapman was 32 years old when he disappeared from western Columbus in November 2006.
Now, Andy’s family, which is supposed to be his 47th birthday and celebration time, gathers for prayer service, hoping for his safe return.
“My heart is devastated,” said Andy’s sister, Amy Chapman. “That … every day I wonder if he’s okay. Or is he doing it?”
The age-progressing photos released on Wednesday show what Andy should look like now. Authorities hope that these photos and the rewards provided by the Central Ohio Crime Stopper will help find him or lead to information about his disappearance.
“Every time there is a corpse found in the news, you experience this emotional sacrifice,” Could it be him? ” I’ll call Coroner and Ohio BCI to get the information, “said Aimee.
Andy is described as being 6 feet tall and weighing 175 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. For information, please call Central Ohio Crime Stoppers (614-461-8477).''
The landmarks around Mount Vernon will be lit blue to raise awareness of Andy’s disappearance on Wednesday. Alerts will begin at 6 pm at the Lastin Tower in Ariel Foundation Park, Mount Vernon.''
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The Vanished Podcast just released an episode about Andy's disappearance.
The Vanished Podcast
In early December of 2006, 32-year-old Andrew Chapman disappeared from the Hilltop area of Columbus, Ohio. At the time, Andrew lived with a couple of roommates on Whitethorne Avenue. Andrew called his mom and told her that he needed her to come by his place because he had something to give her. He seemed to be in a bit of a panic. Andrew's mom, Judy, was very ill at the time and couldn't make the trip to see Andrew that day. In the days that followed, Judy was on the mend and stopped by Andrew's apartment to see what he needed. Judy was shocked to find that Andrew's apartment had been completely cleaned out. Andrew and his roommates were gone. Phone calls to Andrew went unanswered, and no one had any clue where he could be. Andrew's case quickly went cold, and maybe he wanted some time away from family? As the years went by, more perplexing clues began to surface as Andy's sister started digging into the case herself. Today, many questions remain unanswered, but Andrew's family is determined to find out what happened to him.
If you have any information about the disappearance of Andrew Chapman, please contact the Columbus Police Department at 614-645-4545.
The Vanished Podcast
In early December of 2006, 32-year-old Andrew Chapman disappeared from the Hilltop area of Columbus, Ohio. At the time, Andrew lived with a couple of roommates on Whitethorne Avenue. Andrew called his mom and told her that he needed her to come by his place because he had something to give her. He seemed to be in a bit of a panic. Andrew's mom, Judy, was very ill at the time and couldn't make the trip to see Andrew that day. In the days that followed, Judy was on the mend and stopped by Andrew's apartment to see what he needed. Judy was shocked to find that Andrew's apartment had been completely cleaned out. Andrew and his roommates were gone. Phone calls to Andrew went unanswered, and no one had any clue where he could be. Andrew's case quickly went cold, and maybe he wanted some time away from family? As the years went by, more perplexing clues began to surface as Andy's sister started digging into the case herself. Today, many questions remain unanswered, but Andrew's family is determined to find out what happened to him.
If you have any information about the disappearance of Andrew Chapman, please contact the Columbus Police Department at 614-645-4545.
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Andy's NamUs profile was updated on 4/7/22. The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
He currently has 18 rule outs
UP54487 11/04/2018 Franklin OH
UP16005 01/08/2016 Summit OH
UP6209 03/15/2009 Montgomery PA
UP12854 05/23/2014 Cuyahoga OH
UP6178 07/14/2009 Harris TX
UP6966 04/15/2010 Cook IL
UP11317 05/01/2013 Pueblo CO
UP8879 08/29/2007 Broward FL
UP2637 12/01/2007Suffolk NY
UP14360 08/14/2015 Bland VA
UP14518 04/03/2010 Shenandoah VA
UP266708/18/2008 Dinwiddie VA
UP11248 08/20/2012 Fairfax VA
UP12425 04/04/2014 Spotsylvania VA
UP6278 07/05/2007 Botetourt VA
UP12047 11/18/2013 York PA
UP10226 04/01/2012 Carroll VA
UP2672 04/05/2008 Prince Edward VA
He currently has 18 rule outs
UP54487 11/04/2018 Franklin OH
UP16005 01/08/2016 Summit OH
UP6209 03/15/2009 Montgomery PA
UP12854 05/23/2014 Cuyahoga OH
UP6178 07/14/2009 Harris TX
UP6966 04/15/2010 Cook IL
UP11317 05/01/2013 Pueblo CO
UP8879 08/29/2007 Broward FL
UP2637 12/01/2007Suffolk NY
UP14360 08/14/2015 Bland VA
UP14518 04/03/2010 Shenandoah VA
UP266708/18/2008 Dinwiddie VA
UP11248 08/20/2012 Fairfax VA
UP12425 04/04/2014 Spotsylvania VA
UP6278 07/05/2007 Botetourt VA
UP12047 11/18/2013 York PA
UP10226 04/01/2012 Carroll VA
UP2672 04/05/2008 Prince Edward VA
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I just listened to the vanished podcast episode about this that aired 4/11. What a sad story. My personal thought is he had a large sum of cash on him he wanted his mom to hold because he did not feel safe with it. They then tricked him into going somewhere (possibly hocking hills as a getaway) and that's where he was killed and buried and they took his money. Just how i felt listening to the podcast. I pray it brings closure.