Robert Allen Meredith, a 39-year-old Marine Corps veteran, disappeared from Evansville, Indiana, on September 12, 1979. On the day of his disappearance, Meredith had an argument with his wife, after which she asked him to leave their home. He left and was never seen again. His wife later claimed to have received letters and collect phone calls from him, allegedly from Tampa, Florida, but no one else had contact with him, and there was no evidence to verify his existence after he left.
Meredith was described as 6'1" to 6'2" tall, weighing about 160 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He had several tattoos, including a Marine Corps bulldog on his left arm and "USMC" along with an eagle, globe, and anchor on his right forearm. He also wore a full set of dentures. Meredith had a history of alcoholism and was in poor health at the time of his disappearance.
Despite his wife receiving correspondence, she never reported him missing. It wasn’t until 1992, when his sister inquired about him, that the authorities were made aware of his disappearance. Meredith was eventually declared legally dead in 1987, though his case remains unsolved to this day. Investigators reopened the case in 2007, but no new leads have surfaced.
His family, including his children from multiple marriages, believes that it is unlikely Meredith would have simply walked away from his life without contacting them, adding to the mystery surrounding his disappearance. The case continues to be an open investigation by the Evansville Police Department.
Last Seen: Sep 12, 1979
