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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP42380) and 3 other sources
On a winter day in December of 1976, a 29-year-old man named Robert Kenneth Woods was last heard from in Ebensburg, a borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The specific date was December 9th. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male with blond or strawberry-colored hair, standing between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, and weighing around 140 to 145 pounds. He had one brown eye and one gray eye. After that December day, Robert Woods was never seen or heard from again, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades.

The circumstances surrounding Robert Woods' disappearance remain unknown, a detail that has been a significant challenge in the investigation. Information regarding what he was doing on the day he vanished, who he might have been with, or any potential reasons for his disappearance is not publicly available. The case was officially reported to the Pennsylvania State Police on August 13, 1989, nearly 13 years after he was last heard from. This significant passage of time often complicates investigative efforts, as memories fade and potential evidence can be lost.

Decades have passed since Robert Woods vanished, and his case has become a long-standing cold case. The official file, managed by the Pennsylvania State Police, remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted and a family left without answers. With no new leads or information released to the public, the case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear, leaving behind questions that may never be answered. The overview of the case is one of profound uncertainty; a young man in the prime of his life disappeared without a trace from a small Pennsylvania town, and the reasons why have been lost to time.

Last Seen: Dec 9, 1976

Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

78%Possible
John Doe — Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP16600
John Doe — Pennsylvania
UP16600 • Found Nov 3, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'7"–5'10"
Weight 99%160 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
77%Possible
John Doe — South Euclid, Ohio - unidentified case UP7980
John Doe — South Euclid, Ohio
UP7980 • Found May 8, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%162 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'10"
Weight 100%146 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Pennsylvania
UP16598 • Found Nov 6, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%92 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'7"–5'10"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 140–145 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Fort Washington, Maryland
UP1890 • Found Apr 6, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–39 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 64%153 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'10"
Weight 78%175 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP58073 • Found May 30, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 57%192 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'7"–5'10"
Weight 100%145–155 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Skippers, Virginia - unidentified case UP59913
John Doe — Skippers, Virginia
UP59913 • Found Feb 24, 1978
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–30 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 47%276 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'10"
Weight 85%170 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Ashton, Maryland
UP2080 • Found Oct 15, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 69%130 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'7"–5'10"
Weight 71%180 lb vs 140–145 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP2328
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP2328 • Found Mar 1, 1978
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 67%138 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 52%6'2" vs 5'7"–5'10"
Weight 96%162 lb vs 140–145 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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