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Charles Tyler Staples Missing Person Case

Last seen in Henrico County, Virginia on Aug 13, 1980

Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Charles

Tyler Staples

121

76

5'7 inches

150 lbs

Black

Male

Aug 13, 1980

Henrico County

Virginia

Henrico County

Henrico County Police Departmen

804-501-5000

07/19/2026

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In the summer of 1980, a profound and lasting mystery began to unfold in Henrico County, Virginia, with the disappearance of 76-year-old Charles Tyler Staples. On August 13, 1980, Mr. Staples, a Black male, was seen for the last time. From that day forward, no one has reported hearing from or seeing him again. At the time he went missing, he was described as being 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. The community was left with a void and a multitude of unanswered question ...
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Last Seen: Aug 13, 1980

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