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Robert Lue Verne Odman Sr., a 53-year-old man, was last seen on January 6, 1996, in Walsenburg, Colorado. Odman's case is a long-standing mystery that began months before his final known appearance. He had initially disappeared from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in September 1995 following an altercation with his two sons. On that day, he drove away in his silver Bronco and did not return home. At the time of his disappearance, Odman was reportedly depressed over the death of his daughter.

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Last Seen: Jan 06, 1996
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Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Robert

Lue Verne Odman Sr.

53

53

6'2 - 6'3 inches

175 lbs

White

Male

Odman disappeared from Sioux Falls, South Dakota in September 1995. That day he had an altercation with his two sons, got in his silver Bronco and drove away. He never returned home. On January 6, 1996, he resurfaced in Walsenburg, Colorado, when he walked into the police station and asked where a homeless shelter was. He has not been seen since leaving the police station. Odman was depressed over his daughter's death at the time of his disappearance. Few details are available in his case. Sioux Falls police are investigating.

Jan 06, 1996

Walsenburg

Colorado

Walsenburg

9

Sioux Falls Police Departmen

605-367-7214

01/25/2026