Man, 23, Goes Missing After Failing to Board International Flight After Spending 10 Days Visiting Dad
By Abigail Adams
Published on March 2, 2026.
Elijah Joseph Hoard, a 23-year-old French man, has been reported missing after failing to board an international flight home from Chicago. He was last seen at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Friday, February 27. Police believe he may be in need of medical attention and may have a mental illness. His family, who lives in France, said he was visiting his dad in Chicago for 10 days and was hesitant to return home due to his mental health issues.
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