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Robert Wadhams Missing Person Case

Last seen in North Canaan, Connecticut on Nov 30, 2004

Victim Details

Dec 2, 2009

Sep 7, 2022

Robert

Wadhams

88

67

63 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 30, 2004

North Canaan

Connecticut

Fairfield County

7775

Connecticut State Police

North Canaan

Connecticut

Litchfield County

06018

Robert Hazen

Sergeant

Troop B, Connecticut

8606261820

State

Law Enforcement

DPS04060291

Dec 2, 2004

Connecticut State Police

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3395) and 1 other source
In the small town of North Canaan, Connecticut, a quiet disappearance has left a family with unanswered questions and a community with a lingering sense of unease. Robert N. Wadhams, a 67-year-old resident, vanished on November 30, 2004, and has not been seen or heard from since. Details surrounding the day he went missing are scarce, leaving a void in the timeline of events that investigators and his loved ones have struggled to fill. His case is a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the deep pain that accompanies the unknown. Wadhams, a white male with gray or partially gray hair and blue eyes, stood at 5 feet 3 inches and weighed approximately 120 pounds at the time of his disappearance.

The investigation into Robert Wadhams's disappearance was initiated by the Connecticut State Police. Despite their efforts, the case has grown cold over the years, with few leads to pursue. The lack of significant developments has been a source of ongoing distress for his family, who have had to endure years of uncertainty. The passage of time has not diminished their hope for answers, but it has compounded the difficulty of their search. Every anniversary of his disappearance is a painful reminder of the day their lives were irrevocably changed.

The case of Robert Wadhams is a poignant example of the many long-term missing persons cases that remain unresolved across the country. With no new information to guide them, investigators are faced with the difficult task of keeping a cold case alive. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance that has left a lasting impact on his family and the community of North Canaan. The lack of closure continues to be a heavy burden for those who knew and loved him, and his case remains an active and open investigation.
Last Seen: Nov 30, 2004

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Worcester, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP12978
    John Doe — Worcester, Massachusetts
    UP12978 • Found Apr 20, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 70–72 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%80 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 73%92 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5613
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP5613 • Found Jan 18, 2005
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 67
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away
    TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%123 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Hartford, Connecticut
    UP53044 • Found Mar 25, 2005
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 67
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — East Boston, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP14701
    John Doe — East Boston, Massachusetts
    UP14701 • Found Mar 28, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 65–70 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%118 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 33%74 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Leominster, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15945
    John Doe — Leominster, Massachusetts
    UP15945 • Found May 15, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 78%Est. 63 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%93 mi away
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 93%136 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP86658
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP86658 • Found Oct 16, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 67 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 83%73 mi away
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%129 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP460 • Found Jul 14, 2006
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 55–65 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 64%155 mi away
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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