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Franklin Harrod Jr. Missing Person Case

Last seen in Rose Hill, Kansas on Jul 28, 1997

Victim Details

May 25, 2010

May 17, 2024

Franklin

Harrod Jr.

53

24

70 inches

75 inches

230 lbs

250 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 28, 1997

Rose Hill

Kansas

Butler County

67133

8638

Butler County Sheriff's Office

El Dorado

Kansas

Butler County

67042

Robert Albert

Detective Sergeant

141 South Gordy, Kansas

3163224254

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.bucosheriff.org/

97-4577

1997-07-30

Butler County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

08/11/2026


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Franklin Wayne Harrod Jr., known to friends and family as "Punkie," was last seen on July 28, 1997, at his home in Rose Hill, Kansas. Franklin lived with his wife, Kelly, and their two daughters. Despite his close relationships with his children and family, he vanished without a trace. Kelly reported him missing a few days later, after he failed to show up for his first day at a new job. Suspicion grew when Kelly attempted to access his bank account and sell his belongings shortly afte ...
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Last Seen: Jul 28, 1997

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