THE MISSION: 6 Chicago Missing Persons Cold Cases (pt3)

Adventures With Purpose (AWP), the renowned underwater sonar search and recovery dive team, has returned to Chicago for the third day of their intensive search operations. The team is dedicated to solving cold cases involving missing persons, bringing closure to families and aiding law enforcement.
MISSION OBJECTIVE:
AWP's Chicago mission aims to locate the following missing persons:
- Alo Giminez, last seen driving a 2007 Toyota Highlander.
- Homer Sullivan, associated with a 2003 Mercury Grand Maris.
- Armando Gomez, reported missing with his 2009 Dodge Caravan.
- James Dove, who was driving a 2019 Chrysler 300.
- Martin Smith, last known to be in a black Dodge Journey.
- Christine Fitch, whose last known vehicle was a 2005 white Jeep Commander.
Day 3 Highlights:
During the search, AWP discovered two submerged cars. These vehicles appeared to be over 30 years old, identified by their rotted roofs and deteriorated state. While these finds are notable, our primary focus remains on locating newer vehicles (less than 10-15 years old) that might be related to recent cold cases.
We faced several challenges throughout the day, including dealing with a pontoon boat with a leak. Despite these obstacles, we continued our thorough search, focusing on high-probability areas for more recent dumps. Bridges and secluded spots along the river were of particular interest, as they are common locations for dumping vehicles.
Interactions with Authorities:
We contacted the Chicago PD and discussed our findings with a detective from the violent crimes division. The detective agreed to help run the plates of the vehicles we found to determine if they were connected to any missing persons or criminal activities. We are eagerly awaiting the results of these checks to see if any of the vehicles belong to the missing persons we are searching for.
🎬.. Search Efforts in Chicago
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Day 1
UNDERWATER SECRETS: Missing Person(s) Search in Chicago!
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Day 2
CHICAGO COLD CASES: 31 Sunken Cars Found!.. (pt2)
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Day 3 - THIS VIDEO
THE MISSION: 6 Chicago Missing Persons Cold Cases (pt3)
• THE MISSION: 6 Chicago...
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[@DanPlusWater]

I may have mentioned this before but it worth saying again. In your video you state that you cover the area really well in your search so it's possible to write an area off... In many cases, I agree. But over my 20 plus years as a public safety diver, something I want to pass on, and I am pretty sure you are aware of this, but in case you are not...... Yes consider an area thoroughly searched, given the way I watch you guys run your sonar. However you will want to revisit an area if it experiences a couple days of sustained heavy flooding and strong currents, as this will change the bottom of the river as well as possibly cover or uncover vehicles. I have experienced this firsthand a few times..... Again I am pretty sure you are aware of this. Just wanted to make sure in case you were not. From one diver to the next, thank you for what you are doing. Making sure that people are brought home or bring closure to loved ones, is the greatest feeling we can give someone..... From Lansing, Michigan. Wishing you all great success on the next search.

[@LucyLu1965]

❤😊💚 HOPE & FAITH in PRAYERS is POWERFUL. I Thank you 4 all U do. Blessings 🙏🏻 💚

[@barbaras3206]

Check the trunks.

[@MrDannyZ28]

This has been going on for years. In the 80s the barges were complaining they kept hitting something on the bottom. They dove and found car piled on top of car. A woman by the name of Diane Masters was found in the trunk. Long story short it was connected to the Outfit.

[@supernoodles91]

I'm curious, how does one car come to be on top of another?

[@fosterthelife5342]

@@supernoodles91by being dumped in the same spot and landing on top of the other cars sitting in the water.

[@garyroberts6668]

@@supernoodles91It just lands there.

[@hutt716]

They found over 20 cars in the spot where they found masters. There is an FBI files episode about it. Chicago mob and local LEO working together.

[@Dipesh_shrestha590]

i always like your video brother I would like to request you to come to Nepal if possible . its been two days since two passenger bus has been missing with more than 70 passengers on trisuli river in Nepal Hope this message reaches you soon.

[@akabuyx4636]

This coment deserve way more likes than it has, hope AWP eventually see it

[@fosterthelife5342]

Upvote people.

[@melissarobinson5189]

Praying for those missing and their families….

[@scottys1423]

@@Dipesh_shrestha590 Can one dive there? Aren't there crocodiles in Nepal.

[@Moose2418]

Have you looked into the Des Plaines River in Illinois? Definately a place many people have died in or been dumped into.

[@beachbum7425]

DesPlaines at its max depth is only 7 ft. On average it’s 3ft unless there’s been flooding. It’s too shallow to hide cars in.

[@Summernightsandneonlights]

​@@beachbum7425yep the sanitary and ship canal gets dredged I believe occasionally for the barge traffic. And it's very long so I would imagine there would be alot of targets. There are alot of business and access roads along it meaning a lot of places that could be used as a ramp. Such a shame and they were wanting to clean the Chicago River up enough for people to swim in it . That'll never happen as long as we have people dumping cars in there.

[@trishthedish2790]

Oh I’m glad Jared is back 💕

[@supernoodles91]

I accidentally found your channel (literally before watching this one!) when you found the car/remains of Jed Hall. Absolutely fascinating. Much love from a British cousin of yours!

[@AquaPeet]

The water is so contaminated, don't even THINK about it-- NOOO YOU JUST DID!!! :D I just have to smile every time I see Nick being so serious. Not even wanting to make the joke to the lady on the phone... But he's a very good man. Always so willing and helping. Well, good to see you checking off points of interest, good job; dear people!!! :)

[@scottys1423]

31 cars would be a lot for most places, but this is Chi-town. Lotsa folks swimmin' with da fishes.

[@nancyweliczko9334]

I was born and raised in Chicago and growing up I always hear how cars and bodies were dumped in the Cal Sag but I cant believe how clean the bottom is, thanks for coming to Chicago.

[@nyahsable7]

Happy see you guys searching for the vehicles! Catch up time today! Keep up the great work!!

[@scooterk1940]

The first boat ramp on the Cal Sag is Worth Illinois. I used to live there. Pretty cool to see you guys were there.

[@MrDannyZ28]

Right! At 6:03 I can see where I get my car washed! Pretty cool!

[@me734]

This channel continues to be one of our favorites! Keep up the fine work team AWP

[@edcgearpocketknife]

Welcome to Chicago I would of loved to watch you guys

[@MrSmittyKevin]

You guys kick ass on finding cars and people on thier cars wtg guys

[@StacydawnPearce]

Keep doing a great job 👍 sending prayers for all the missing people's family 🙏

[@Frankie--da-fixer]

Another fine job Team,Keep up the Great work!!!

[@MariiaMariia100]

Thats so close to where I am. Thank you for coming to Chicago! You cannot pay me to get in any body of water around here. Way too many bodies down there.

[@ashleysanchez7543]

Same! I was born and raised in Bridgeport, Chicago. My house was Literally one BLOCK from the Loomis/Ashland bridge near the orange line. I cannot count just how many bodies were found during my 26 years living in that area.

[@edcgearpocketknife]

Cal sag is a filthy river lots of barges travel the cal sag. The cal sag has a great story on how and why it was built.i worked on the cal sag I was told if we ever fell in we would have to get a series of shot.

[@thewhitehammer88]

Y’all are doing the lords work, bringing closure to families after decades. The Ankofski family that just went missing on June 21st in Moab, Utah after flash flooding should be trying to contact you guys for help! Search and rescue teams still have only found their UTV and the Husbands pants with his wallet and ID in a tree, bet you guys would have had them headed back to Texas where they can be laid to rest with their family.

[@thaliazelmer2327]

Good job Jared and crew catching up with the back footage.

[@deannawheeler4362]

There is SO much old stuff.......wow.

[@davemcknight2981]

Always look forward to the new content! Thanks for all that you guys do.

[@AeroGuy07]

"The water is toxic." Doug: "well, how toxic?"

[@user-mm4ez8pw2m]

Keep up the good work. GOD will Bless you guys for what you do.

[@MAN_RC]

This channel my favorite to watch it more cold cases and more information about cases

[@DiddyJrThe3rd]

PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO SEARCHING FOR SEBASTIAN ROGERS. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lilhooligan3322]

You should look in Kankakee river hour south from Chicago there was a drowning of a 6 year old 2 days ago they recover the body but it brings into speculation how many people have lost they’re lives to that river and and many more we don’t know of there’s on spot in specific by the Kankakee river boat club where the road runs right along the river with about 15 20 feet of grass between the road and the water and when there’s heavy rain fall the water levels raise high and gain a strong current it flows for about a quarter mile after the road before dropping off about 5 feet at a dam

[@kimwalsh]

Thanks for all you do A.W.P

[@papadom8123]

6:53 your at the worth boat lunch off 115th and Harlem man wish I could've been able to see yall and help ya out anyway I could

[@JohandiVanDerLinde]

Blessings ❤ Juhandi. South Africa

[@ellonysman]

You guys rock all I can say❤😅

[@AJ-eh4cj]

I always waiting for the new video ❤❤❤

[@davemcknight2981]

The titanic reference had my dying lmfao 🤣 😂 😆

[@GeoFishing]

Ah man I’m excited to view this! And he went under to investigate! Dude! Love it . I just have to go back to 1 and start it up. Get that popcorn 🍿 ready 😎🔥✌️👍🎣🎣

[@soupsoup1031]

Ah Chicago.. that cities body count is insane.

[@steveburlo8010]

Should check the Chicago River.. I used to live in Chicago, and back in late 80's and early 2000 it was always known of vehicle dumping..

[@jojoyoung2803]

Thankyou AWP ❤

[@christicrenshaw2772]

There have been people who have had limbs removed because of bacteria from the lake or river they swam in. They also died. Just be careful

[@kyramillerphilly]

Thank you for coming to our sweet home, Chicago! Can you help us solve the disappearance of Chicagoan, Taylor Casey, from a yoga retreat in the Bahamas?

[@ZysT_VaaL]

I think it would be interesting for you to dive where "The Eastland Disaster" took place.

[@rebellion310]

@18.33 I work in that building. Gotta be some care around thag curve over by it.

[@user-xz7gi3gp1o]

I am a big fan of Jared and the people who support him he is such a great man Doug needs to find something else to do HE IS A BACK STABER all he does is show himself doing nothing to help families great job to you Jared God bless you be safe

[@gravedigga6979ify]

Alsip ramp is close to my work and the abandoned marina is off Torrance by Cal City/Burnham area

[@done8096]

Is it called skippers?

[@wesleyshoup3936]

I'm glad Jared's back in charge to much talking about nonsense with the other groups and not watching the monitor

[@frankjosephdaniels3733]

Hey man be more respectful, Jared obviously rolls with these guys and he trusts them.

[@petermorgan4309]

He doesnt roll with Doug anymore​@@frankjosephdaniels3733

[@sharmelcollins6709]

​@frankjosephdaniels3733 uh... Doug and a few others, jumped ship when Jared faced some trouble. He doesn't trust them anymore.

[@judi_just_judi]

​@@frankjosephdaniels3733 Past tense. Very past tense.

[@BlazingamesTTV]

What happened??

[@cjmisner7659]

South side resident can confirm cal sag has history 😂

[@13ravenslore]

I wonder if Hoffa is down there

[@Cierrabuttercupbb24]

Hopefully you get a jetski sonar setup 🎉😎

[@videostar07]

Did the police go back and try to pull the vehicles out I wonder? It's a lot to ask I know, just curious.

[@FancySeeingYouHere]

Of course not

[@elizabethantonioo]

Thanks!

[@mr.pickles810]

Someone jumped into the cal sag not that long ago. They got balls doing it he was running from the cops. Anyway cool videos interesting I live and used to hang out along and I&M and also sanitary shipping canal in willowsprings. Watch the people go fishing.

[@oreobst]

Chicago native here… seeing tires in lakes and rivers also means them being deliberately thrown in due to the fact you have to pay $2.50 to dispose of a tire in Illinois. So when you get new tires and get them installed by a shop you will see a disposal fee per tire

[@TwiztedFishingTv]

I'm looking at your rv and trailer sitting at the Richard J. Daley Park Boat Launch on Google maps right now lol. I was curious to see where you was looking. Guess that answers that.

[@viviansagginario7579]

❤❤❤ LOVE this channel!

[@SarahMariedevine]

Allways love seeing you guys… I’d keep you warm 🫣

[@BeatheGoth-uk5tj]

Good to see that you’re all out searching for missed loved ones❤❤I’m cheering you on from Tromsoe, Northern Norway, it’s almost 00.50 here , but no darkness due to the midnigh sun.🌞🌍🌎🌏🪐☀️☀️

[@joycewedel9084]

Ewww..... And people eat fish out of there. Great video! Ty

[@claymoreclearer]

Her statue is on Marine Corps base Camp Pendleton CA and is inaccessible to the public

[@Ziggyman45]

be nice if you could put the date your are searching on and times

[@chickenshake]

When you see barrels in the Chicago area... Do a search for Stacy Peterson and Blue barrel.

[@johnpisciotto7115]

sanitary and shipping canal

[@maureenkempton4846]

As usual Nick doing all the work Give Nick a turn 😢blah blah blah 😑

[@dj2000lbs]

I found a body in the river right above goose Island near the salt shed.. I think people dump stuff where the Lincoln yards is..

[@annholtz3714]

Grew up in the area, renowned for criminal activities.

[@GueroMane]

U might find a old cab from the jimmy hoffa mob era

[@confiinfo3274]

May I ask a question concerning sonar?

[@Summernightsandneonlights]

What a shame. That has to be terrible for the enviroment

[@aliciachavez3190]

😮 didn’t know you were here

[@charlesburlingham7974]

Wonder how many of those cars are stolen. Too many cars not to be right?

[@jac540]

So basically the police said: we don't want to run these plates, because if some kind of crime is connected to them we are the ones responsible for dealing with it. Or did I (as non american, non native english speaker) understand that incorrectly?

[@Lynn0219]

More or less yes. The area where this is filmed is associated with crime and high levels of it. Regardless if the plates were tagged to a murder, stolen vehicle/fraud it's a lot of paperwork and would essentially hold up the actual on-ground officers from doing their usual routine. So in this video, their best option would be to find an office worker/pencil pusher to run thoes plates. However since some of thoes plates are very corroded and hard to get identified it would more than likely have to be sent to lab to take a better course of action since the plates are from older to oldish vehicles the paint or the actual metal it's self could be lost entirely due to the fact that some bacteria in water can eat metal. I hope this helps and all states have different protocols when this pops up. Also keep in mind that Chicago is politically divided on a massive scale onto of its usual crime rates. So I'm not surprised the weariness from the police.

[@amylynncreaney2245]

No, what the officer said was to call the major crimes unit. That unit has detectives assigned to work stolen vehicles, missing persons, and other criminal activity that might be associated with a car or many cars dumped in the river. The “beat cop” assignment is to respond to emergencies in progress and calls for service (9-1-1). Chicago PD and Chicago Fire have dive units and marine units that would work with major crimes unit to continue investigations. Chicago like other locations across the United States is grossly understaffed. They can’t be everywhere at once.

[@judi_just_judi]

Anyone else remember Doug was suppose to be training Nick on sonar? Yet, again and again, he leaves Nick at the RV.

[@beatricezingg6494]

Yes, but it was Nick who located Kiley.

[@slimatmim]

Looks like Alsip ramp.

[@slimatmim]

That’s just in one spot. The canals are long.

[@GeoFishing]

I could of gave you guys some spots guys. Literally. You may not of Gotton up your big rv and trailer there but you could have boated up. They put those signs up for liability and legal purposes because actual sewage can flood into it when water is up. And they also use some chemicals to disinfect the water along with high heat. But I’ve fished this shot for over 30 years and I’ve been absolutely fine. Your good. Don’t worry 😉 I’m disappointed you left he Chicago river. But all good

[@tapmeg]

Why after over 1.5 years are we still seeing Doug in these videos? Can't stand him from the get go.

[@kerynrabe8110]

This is still old footage due to Jared's backlog of videos

[@mjames70]

Clearly AWP had a lot of footage they had shot and not had the chance to post it, and are now ‘burning it off’.

[@andykernats251]

Your in my neighborhood now.

[@andykernats251]

I would love to see what's in the Lemont queries

[@kevinmccarthy1076]

The sanitary and ship canal is commonly referred to as the sanitary shit canal. The CalSag isn't any better

[@judi_just_judi]

Truth: not easy for me to watch Doug Bishop, Nick Rinn, or Josh Cantu. They claim to have moved on but it clearly looks like they are still trying to bleed the AWP community to support them. ❤ 😊

[@kathiebsn]

I cant watch them NOT doing this. I’m sorry

[@judi_just_judi]

​@@kathiebsn Myself and many others understand. Jared realizes that by choosing to release videos with the now "former" employees the views will be low. On a positive note, they should be hitting bottom very soon on their 2022 searches. ❤ 😊

[@AnnaMaria-zm8cv]

Yeah but in all honesty it likely is not THEIR choice to be still seen on here and Im pretty sure they dont see a dime of it, since Josh is being hit with lawsuits. Guess people just should leave the past behind and appreciate from all the good work they are doing. I didnt turn my back on any of them. With more teams more people can be found. And how the relationships are between them is none of our business. We only matter to support them. We all make mistakes and for some its fatal.

[@mpshotattwice3253]

Hi ❤😊@@judi_just_judi I agree , I still give the videos a like just to help AWP / Jared, and help the families , of the missing loved ones .

[@judi_just_judi]

​@@mpshotattwice3253 ❤ 😊 THAT is one of the reasons I always look forward to seeing you here in the comments. ❤ 😊

[@JuannyRum23]

Hopefully one day somebody finds the blue barrel that Drew Peterson "lost"

[@Chris-pt2wb]

I live about 10 mins away from the cal sagg. We call those the shit ponds. You won't get any super powers. But you may take alot if shits after wards if you dive lol

[@Itsyourownasphalt]

Joliet. Same thing is happening (suspected serial killer)45 mins south of chicago alot of bodies are found in the canal at least 3 in the last 6 months that we know about.

[@donnagood1624]

Where are the links to part one and two?

[@barbarabrooks4747]

The police should be investigating for organized insurance fraud and theft rings.

[@fredross3089]

That beard is so scraggley! Ever think of trimming it?

[@MariaLeonard-ht8uy]

Dug g home now and due the dishes clean the apartment bla bla bla

[@anthonybelham1466]

How old are these videos if Doug and Nic are in them? 🤔 IMO without watching i would say they didn't find anyone or they would have released them earlier.

[@kerynrabe8110]

This is old footage.... Jared has said he has a back log of videos spanning at least a year... Doug & Nick have not been with AWP since 2 years ago at least

[@GeoFishing]

Why don’t you guys have cameras to drop down real quick? Wouldn’t have to dive you have all the sonar. In the winter the Chicago river is clearest then any other time of the year. I can’t speak for the cal sag but again, I know some spots, Legit. And it never ever freezes. I’d love to dive too ✌️👍🎣

[@tutfishing6754]

How come we didn't see any fish on the monitors

[@chimelly2502]

Should of went to 116th all through that park near there south east Chicago

[@chimelly2502]

Should of searched 83rd south Chicago

[@LaReyna]

PLEASE GO TO JOLIET OFF THE 80 BRIDGE PLEASE WILL COUNTY

[@joycewedel9084]

How could it be cold in July??? Ty

[@ginachamley2245]

When did ya all get back together?

[@FLMuslimGirl]

Yes, too much talking and not enough viewing under the water.

[@michaelkawell3300]

Are they going to look for Stacey Peterson there on the right water for here

[@Mclovin69270]

No way you came to Chicago!

[@GonzalezSix67]

Calumet river same thing. The water looks and smells disgusting. Have all sorts of industrial plants along the rivers. It’s more than bacteria in the water I’m sure😂 Eat a fish from these rivers and probably get some weird mutation 🧬

[@Floreypottery]

Not a river case but my friends brothers been missing for a year here in sw lower mi police weren’t any help he walked off from a alcoholic recovery place they say and just vanished within minutes very rural area he had a brain injury from years ago so he couldn’t of gone far yet after searches nothing. We wonder if their was wrong doing and they got rid of him in a creek

[@tracioliver7749]

Why are you posting new videos with these unsupportive people?

[@kerynrabe8110]

This is old footage

[@C_71]

Everyone knows about the Cal Sag River that's from the city... don't get found there!

[@patriciabasaldua963]

Well, one thing you guys don't have to worry about in your job is you didn't have to have basic training like the cops did.