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Robert Wykel Missing Person Case

Last seen in Seattle, Washington on Feb 21, 1996

Victim Details

Dec 29, 2009

Jun 07, 2023

Robert

Wykel

95

65

71 inches

205 lbs

225 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 21, 1996

Seattle

Washington

King County

98166

No

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

https://kingcounty.gov/depts/sheriff.aspx

96-082826

King County Sheriff's Office

8008

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

07/14/2026


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The Murder of Robert Wykel

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Robert James Wykel was a 65-year-old retired sheet metal worker with a passion for restoring classic cars. In February 1996, his life took a sudden and mysterious turn when he vanished from the Seattle, Washington, area. Known to his friends as Bob, he was last seen on February 21, 1996, after he told friends he was on his way to purchase a vintage Ford Thunderbird. Wykel, who often preferred to use cash for his business dealings, had withdrawn $5,200 from his bank account just days earlier, pre ...
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Last Seen: Feb 21, 1996

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  • Murder of Robert Wykel - Wikipedia
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