The person at the center of this case
Charles Darrow Lloyd
Missing Person · Open
51 years waiting · since 1974
Missing Person: Charles Darrow Lloyd
Justice for Charles Darrow Lloyd — the trail went cold in 1974, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1What was the relationship between Charles Darrow Lloyd and Robert Zema, and what happened after they left the billiards hall?
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evidence
Lead #2What forensic analysis was conducted on the blood evidence found in Lloyd's apartment, and could it be matched to known individuals?
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suspect
Lead #3Was Robert Zema ever investigated as a suspect, and what was his account of events that night?
Charles Darrow Lloyd disappeared on December 4, 1974, after leaving Banks Billiards in Banks, Oregon, with Robert Zema. Police discovered significant blood evidence at Lloyd's apartment suggesting a violent struggle, yet his body was never found. Despite decades passing, the circumstances of his disappearance and the fate of this 67-year-old remain unknown, making this case a persistent cold case worthy of renewed investigation.
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Lead #4Why was Lloyd's body never recovered despite the violent struggle indicated by the blood evidence?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP20168. Missing person: Charles Darrow Lloyd.
Last known contact: 1974-12-04 in Banks, Washington, OR. Circumstances: On December 4, 1974, Charles Darrow Lloyd mysteriously disappeared after last being seen leaving Banks Billiards in the small town of Banks, Oregon.
He was with Robert Zema, who was age 24 at the time. Police found a lot of blood indicating a violent struggle in his apartment, but his body was never recovered.
Demographics: 67 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 125 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Unknown.
Investigating agency: Washington County Sheriff's Office | 74-11762.
Timeline of Events
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1974-12-04
Last Seen at Banks Billiards
Charles Darrow Lloyd was last seen leaving Banks Billiards with Robert Zema, age 24
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1974-12-04
Blood Evidence Found
Police discovered significant blood evidence at Lloyd's apartment indicating a violent struggle
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Case Information
Incident:December 4, 1974
Last Updated:June 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 4, 1974
Last Updated:June 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5038462700
You can remain anonymous