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Robert Ronald Tippit, 36, was last seen on January 1, 1980, in Kansas City, Missouri, although some reports suggest he might have disappeared earlier in the late 1970s. He had a complex past, including using several aliases, such as Richard Allen Lais and Ron Roberts. In 1979, Tippit testified in a California court against a suspect involved in a prostitution case. After the testimony, he was assaulted, which raised concerns for his safety. Tippit then returned to Topeka, Kansas, before moving t ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 01, 1980
Last Seen: Jan 01, 1980
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May 28, 2024
Robert
Tippit
80
36
70 inches
180 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jan 01, 1980
Kansas City
Missouri
Jackson County
Unknown
176
22541
Topeka Police Department
Topeka
Kansas
,
22125-02
2002-08-10
Topeka Police Department
Brown
Brown
Brown
12/03/2025
Area Last Seen:
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Has anyone looked into Tippit's connections in Topeka before he moved to Kansas City? I know he had ... ...Read More
08/28/2024
08/28/2024
