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Leo Trabert Missing Person Case

Last seen in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin on Apr 9, 1992

Victim Details

Mar 28, 2013

Sep 6, 2022

Leo

Trabert

111

77

71 inches

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 9, 1992

Wauwatosa

Wisconsin

Milwaukee County

22522

Wauwatosa Police Department

Wauwatosa

Wisconsin

Milwaukee County

53226

Lisa Hudson

Detective

1700 N 116 St, Wisconsin

4144718430

Local

Law Enforcement

92-4762

Wauwatosa Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Unknown

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19783) and 9 other sources
Leo Paul Trabert, a 77-year-old World War II veteran, was last seen on April 9, 1992, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. On the day of his disappearance, Leo's wife returned home from visiting friends to find a note from him that read, "I think the best birthday present I can give you is to disappear." He left behind his medications, eyeglasses, and all forms of identification.

Leo had been suffering from severe health issues, including chronic pain from a war injury, depression, and heart disease, for which he required multiple medications. These health conditions, coupled with feelings of being a burden, contributed to his emotional state. A bus driver reported picking up a man matching Leo's description near his home, but no one knew where he exited the bus. His family does not believe he would have traveled far due to his physical discomfort.

Despite extensive searches, including distributing flyers and checking with local transportation services, no trace of Leo has been found. In 1999, he was declared legally dead. His case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek any information that could provide answers about his disappearance.
Last Seen: Apr 9, 1992

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • Leo Paul Trabert - Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy Inc's
  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Leo Paul Trabert - The Charley Project
  • 4831DMWI - Leo Paul Trabert - Doe Network
  • Please share Leo... - Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy, Inc
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    • 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.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP129086
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP129086 • Found Dec 28, 1999
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 77 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%77 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 81%169 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Gray 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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