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Case Description
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Robert Wykel, a 65-year-old retired sheet metal worker and classic car enthusiast from Burien, Washington, was last seen on February 21, 1996. He left his home that day intending to purchase a 1961 Ford Thunderbird but never returned. Known for carrying large sums of cash to use in his car restoration business, Wykel likely had about $5,000 with him when he disappeared.
His 1989 Mercedes-Benz was found abandoned at a Burien Park and Ride on March 11, 1996, with no signs of him. His wall ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 21, 1996
His 1989 Mercedes-Benz was found abandoned at a Burien Park and Ride on March 11, 1996, with no signs of him. His wall ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 21, 1996
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Dec 29, 2009
Jun 07, 2023
Robert
Wykel
94
65
71 inches
205 lbs
225 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Feb 21, 1996
Seattle
Washington
King County
98166
No
140
8028
King County Sheriff's Office
Seattle
Washington
King County
98104
Thomas Jensen
Analyst
516 3rd Avenue Room W-150, Washington
2062964155
County
Law Enforcement
96-082826
King County Sheriff's Office
8008
Brown
Brown
Brown
No
11/11/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else been perplexed by the timeline in the Robert Wykel case? I was going through some ol... ...Read More
07/05/2024
07/05/2024
Has anyone else noticed the intriguing detail about Robert Wykel's passion for classic cars? It's wo... ...Read More
10/15/2023
10/15/2023
Has anyone else been following the Robert Wykel case? I’ve been doing a deep dive on it lately, an... ...Read More
01/06/2023
01/06/2023
