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Robert Kruip Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fullerton, California on Jul 30, 1980

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Victim Details

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Jan 21, 2023

Robert

Kruip

69

23

75 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 30, 1980

Fullerton

California

Orange County

92833

No

121346

Fullerton Police Department

Fullerton

California

Orange County

92832

Jennifer Fix

Police Investigative Technician

237 West Commonwealth Avenue, California

7147386700

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.fullertonpd.org/

22-66581

Mar 10, 1981

Fullerton Police Department

5047

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP97050)
Robert M. Kruip, aged 23, was last seen on July 30, 1980, when he left his family’s home in Fullerton, California. His family believes he may have traveled to the San Diego area, as his car was found at a train station. Sometime after his disappearance, his family received a letter postmarked from Solano Beach on July 31, in which Kruip mentioned that he was fine but needed some time away, suggesting he might be traveling to Mexico.

Despite this letter, Kruip has not been seen or heard from since. His family reported him missing in March 1981, approximately eight months after his disappearance. Since then, there has been no further communication or trace of him, and his case remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Jul 30, 1980

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP4240 • Found Apr 18, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–26 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'3" vs 6'3"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
79%Possible
John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California - unidentified case UP3357
John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California
UP3357 • Found Jan 23, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'3"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Walnut, California
UP3873 • Found Jan 4, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 86%Est. 35–45 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 6'3"
Weight 87%150 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — San Pedro, California
UP4251 • Found Apr 1, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–50 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'3" vs 6'3"
Weight 76%140 lb vs 180 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — California
UP4265 • Found Oct 10, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–38 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 6'3"
Weight 98%160 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
78%Possible
John Doe — Pasadena, California
UP3957 • Found Aug 31, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–29 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 6'3"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Carson, California
UP4138 • Found Dec 9, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 94%Est. 30–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%6'0" vs 6'3"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
77%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP16874
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP16874 • Found Jul 20, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 37 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'3"
77%Possible
John Doe — South Pasadena, California
UP3103 • Found Jan 9, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 6'3"
Weight 100%198 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Altadena, California
UP3108 • Found Sep 19, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'3"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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