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Robert Newell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Washington, District of Columbia on Dec 24, 1974

Victim Details

May 25, 2017

Aug 30, 2023

Robert

Newell

115

64

66 inches

68 inches

190 lbs

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 24, 1974

Washington

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

34588

DC Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters

Washington

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

20001

300 Indiana Ave NW, District of Columbia

2027279099

State

Law Enforcement

https://mpdc.dc.gov/page/police-headquarters

2008-11-01

DC Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters

Brown

Brown

Brown

08/03/2026


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Robert Clifton Newell, also known as Robert C. Newell, Robert Clifton Newell Sr., and “Roby,” is listed as a missing man from Washington, District of Columbia. He was 64 years old when he was last known to have contact on December 24, 1974, and his case is recorded in NamUs as MP38318. Public listings identify his last known location as Washington, D.C.; one case profile specifically notes the Langdon Park area as his last known address. No resolution status is indicated in the provided case ...
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Last Seen: Dec 24, 1974

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    I recently stumbled upon some details about Robert C. Newell's case and something caught my attentio... ...Read More
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