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Robert Hampton Missing Person Case

Last seen in Port Orchard, Washington on Nov 26, 1986

Victim Details

Nov 27, 2017

Sep 8, 2023

Robert

Hampton

56

17

68 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 26, 1986

Port Orchard

Washington

Kitsap County

No

487

Kitsap County Sheriff's Office

Port Orchard

Washington

Kitsap County

98366

Brittany Gray

Detective

614 Division Street MS-37, Washington

3603377101

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.kitsapgov.com/sheriff/Pages/default.aspx

K09006941

Kitsap County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41033) and 5 other sources
The day before Thanksgiving in 1986 holds a painful and enduring mystery for the family of Robert Eugene Hampton. On that day, November 26th, the 17-year-old was dropped off by a family member at his home in Port Orchard, Washington, and was never seen or heard from again. At the time of his disappearance, Robert was described as a white male, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing around 145 pounds. He had brown hair and blue eyes and may have had a light mustache. The quiet disappearance from his own residence left a void that has been felt for decades, launching a case that remains unresolved.

When he vanished, Robert was believed to be wearing a multi-colored flannel shirt, possibly with a blue, green, and white pattern, along with blue jeans and brown 'waffle stomper' style hiking boots. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unsettlingly sparse; he arrived home and then simply ceased to be there. No note was left, and no clear signs of foul play were immediately apparent, just an abrupt and total silence. The lack of information has been a significant barrier in the investigation, leaving law enforcement and his loved ones with few leads to follow.

Over the years, the case of Robert Hampton has grown cold, but it has not been forgotten. The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office continues to list him as a missing person, and his details are registered with national organizations like the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Despite the passage of time, the hope that someone might come forward with information persists. The case is an overview of a teenager who disappeared on the eve of a holiday from the presumed safety of his own home. This left his family with unanswered questions and a search for closure that has spanned more than three decades.
Last Seen: Nov 26, 1986

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Washington - unidentified case UP5697
    John Doe — Washington
    UP5697 • Found Mar 18, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–24 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Issaquah, Washington - unidentified case UP8582
    John Doe — Issaquah, Washington
    UP8582 • Found Jan 15, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'8"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11907
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP11907 • Found Aug 25, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 97%Est. 20–30 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%141 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 99%160 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11906
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP11906 • Found Jul 28, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 20–30 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%141 mi away
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 99%160 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Seattle, Washington
    UP87994 • Found Jun 14, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 21–44 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 79%175 lb vs 145 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Seattle, Washington - unidentified case UP67767
    John Doe — Seattle, Washington
    UP67767 • Found Sep 6, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 79%175 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Tacoma, Washington
    UP125722 • Found May 27, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%147 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11873
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP11873 • Found May 3, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%141 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 99%130 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Cle Elum, Washington - unidentified case UP80608
    John Doe — Cle Elum, Washington
    UP80608 • Found Aug 29, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–23 vs 17
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%83 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"

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