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Larry Roberts Missing Person Case

Last seen in Louisville, Kentucky on Nov 1, 1996

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Victim Details

Created

Nov 17, 2015

Case Added

Dec 26, 2023

First Name

Larry

Last Name

Roberts

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

68 inches

Height To

72 inches

Weight

180 lbs

Weight To

220 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Nov 1, 1996

City

Louisville

State

Kentucky

County

Jefferson County

Zip Code

40211

Tribal Land

Agency ID

17507

Agency Name

Louisville Metro Police Department

Agency City

Louisville

Agency State

Kentucky

Agency County

Jefferson County

Agency Zip Code

40203

Agency Address

701 West Ormsby Avenue, Kentucky

Agency Phone

5025747111

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.louisville-police.org/

Agency Case #

98-001706

Agency Report Date

Jan 13, 1998

Primary Agency

Louisville Metro Police Department

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 8, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP31049) and 2 other sources

In the autumn of 1996, a man named Larry Leon Roberts, known to his friends as 'Chili,' vanished from his home in Louisville, Kentucky. At 47 years old, Larry was last seen on November 1st, wearing blue jeans. According to his friends, he left his residence in a vehicle occupied by two Caucasian males. It was believed that they may have been heading towards Trimble County, Kentucky. From that moment on, no one has reported seeing or hearing from Larry Leon Roberts again. His friends, growing increasingly concerned, eventually contacted the Louisville Metro Police Department to file a missing person report.

The circumstances surrounding Larry's disappearance are shrouded in uncertainty, with very few details available to the public or investigators. He was described as a Black male with black hair and brown eyes, standing somewhere between 5'8' and 6'0' tall, and weighing between 180 and 220 pounds. The lack of information has made the investigation particularly challenging for the Louisville Metro Police Department. The case has remained open for decades, a quiet but persistent question in the community.

The official investigation into the disappearance of Larry Leon Roberts remains active, handled by the Louisville Metro Police Department. Despite the passage of time, his case is still listed as a missing person, a testament to the enduring hope of finding answers. The narrative of his last known moments, leaving with two unidentified men for a possible trip to a neighboring county, provides the only clue in a case that has otherwise gone cold. The void left by his sudden departure continues to be felt by those who knew him, a story without an ending.
Last Seen: Nov 1, 1996

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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Larry Leon Roberts | Louisville Metro PD, KY

Larry Leon Roberts - The Charley Project

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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 — Chicago, Illinois

UP129066 • Found Nov 26, 1996

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 47

Race 100%Black

Location 48%269 mi away

TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen

Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–6'0"

Weight 100%197 lb vs 180–220 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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Larry Roberts Missing Person Case

Last seen in Louisville, Kentucky on Nov 1, 1996

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (2)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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