The person at the center of this case
Henry Carl Robinette, Jr.
Cold Case · Open
34 years waiting · since 1991
HENRY CARL ROBINETTE, JR.
Justice for Henry Carl Robinette, Jr. — the trail went cold in 1991, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who were the two unknown Black men who approached Robinette outside the restaurant?
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evidence
Lead #2What happened to the cash and traveler's checks taken from the scene?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any eyewitnesses to the shooting who could identify the suspects?
Henry Carl Robinette, Jr., a Wells Fargo armed guard, was fatally shot on November 18, 1991, outside the Hamburger Hamlet in Washington, D.C., while collecting weekend receipts. Two unknown Black men approached him, fired multiple shots, and fled with cash and traveler's checks. Despite a $25,000 reward and FBI involvement, the suspects remain unidentified and the case remains unsolved after more than three decades.
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FBI Washington Field Office and Metropolitan Police Department
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clue
Lead #4Why was this armed robbery and murder never solved despite FBI involvement and a substantial reward?
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Source Narrative
Murder Victim Washington, D.C. November 18, 1991 The FBI's Washington Field Office and the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., are seeking information about the murder of Henry Carl Robinette, Jr., a Wells Fargo armed guard.
On November 18, 1991, at approximately 11:04 a.m., Robinette was fatally shot outside the Hamburger Hamlet at 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C., while performing his official duties. Robinette, Jr.
was at the Hamburger Hamlet to pick up weekend receipts. When he exited the restaurant, two unknown Black men approached him and shot him several times.
The suspects also took cash and traveler’s checks.
Timeline of Events
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1991-11-18
11:04Murder of Henry Carl Robinette, Jr.
Wells Fargo armed guard fatally shot outside Hamburger Hamlet while performing official duties collecting weekend receipts. Two unknown Black men approached and shot him multiple times, then fled with cash and traveler's checks.
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Case Information
Incident:November 18, 1991 at 11:04 AM
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 18, 1991 at 11:04 AM
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case