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Arthur Brandes Missing Person Case

Last seen in Denver, Colorado on Sep 13, 1996

Victim Details

Jul 16, 2012

Sep 25, 2023

Arthur

Brandes

76

47

68 inches

100 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 13, 1996

Denver

Colorado

Denver County

11976

Denver Police Department

Denver

Colorado

Denver County

80204

Ted Binet

Detective

1331 Cherokee Street, Colorado

7209132000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/police-department/police-stations.html

05-7491

2005-09-25

Denver Police Department

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

07/19/2026


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In the autumn of 1996, a sense of unease began to settle over the family of Arthur Brandes. The 47-year-old was last seen in Denver, Colorado, on September 13th of that year. Known to sometimes drop out of sight for periods, his initial absence did not immediately trigger alarm. However, as weeks turned into months with no word, concern grew. A significant turning point came in November when a relative spotted Arthur's truck being driven by an unknown individual. This discovery prompted the ...
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Last Seen: Sep 13, 1996

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  • Arthur Brandes - Colorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail
  • Arthur Brandes - The Charley Project
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