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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP70490) and 7 other sources
On March 21, 1998, 42-year-old Robert Eugene Linneman was last seen in Lawrence, Kansas. His family reported him missing after he seemed to vanish without any explanation. At the time of his disappearance, Robert was described as a white male, standing between 5'10" and 6'0" tall, and weighing between 150 to 160 pounds. He had brown hair and brown eyes. There is very little information available regarding the specific details of what Robert was doing or his state of mind on the day he went missing. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, leaving his loved ones without answers for decades.

The investigation into Robert's disappearance was handled by the Lawrence Police Department, with a report being filed on April 6, 1998. Associated with his case is a tan and brown 1984 Ford F150 pickup truck with Kansas license plate number MJL118. It is a 4x4, regular cab model. It is not publicly clear if the vehicle was found or also disappeared with him. The lack of significant leads and information released to the public has made this a challenging case to solve. Over the years, his case has been entered into national databases for missing persons, including NamUs, under case number MP70490, in the hopes of generating new information.

Decades have passed since Robert Linneman was last seen, and his case has grown cold. Despite the passage of time, he has not been forgotten, and his case remains open. The primary hope for a resolution lies in the possibility that someone will come forward with new information, no matter how insignificant it may seem. The disappearance of Robert Linneman is a perplexing case characterized by a lack of evidence and clear details. His family was left to wonder what happened to him after he disappeared unexpectedly, creating a void of uncertainty and grief that has spanned years. The absence of any substantial developments has left a lingering mystery in the Lawrence community.

Last Seen: Mar 21, 1998

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Kansas City, Missouri - unidentified case UP98236
John Doe — Kansas City, Missouri
UP98236 • Found Jul 3, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 42 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 93%37 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Missouri City, Missouri
UP5304 • Found Apr 19, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 50–70 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Kansas City, Missouri
UP125435 • Found Aug 16, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%38 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen

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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