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Paul Knockel

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Paul Joseph Knockel, 53, went missing from Dubuque, Iowa, on November 26, 1990, after failing to show up for Thanksgiving dinner with his family. This was highly unusual for him, as he was a family-oriented man who lived a simple life, working menial jobs and depending on his family for help managing his finances due to a mild intellectual disability. When his family checked his home, they found his wallet, watch, and shoes, but Knockel and his car were gone. His maroon 1981 Mercury Zephyr was b ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 26, 1990
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    Victim Details

    Aug 11, 2012

    Nov 28, 2023

    Paul

    Knockel

    86

    53

    70 inches

    265 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Nov 26, 1990

    Dubuque

    Iowa

    Dubuque County

    186

    31223

    Dubuque Police Department

    Dubuque

    Iowa

    Dubuque County

    52001

    Scott Baxter

    Captain

    770 Iowa Street, Iowa

    5635894410

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    http://www.cityofdubuque.org/209/Police

    90-31654

    Dubuque Police Department

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    11/30/2025


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