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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witness
Lead #1What was Robert Zema's account of events after leaving the billiards hall that night?
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evidence
Lead #2What was the source and extent of the blood evidence found in Lloyd's apartment, and was it ever analyzed?
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suspect
Lead #3Was Robert Zema ever investigated as a person of interest given his presence at the last known sighting?
Charles Darrow Lloyd, a 67-year-old man, disappeared on December 4, 1974, after leaving Banks Billiards in Banks, Oregon, with Robert Zema. Police discovered significant blood evidence in Lloyd's apartment suggesting a violent struggle, yet his body was never found. Despite nearly five decades of investigation, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain a mystery, and anyone with information about that night is urged to come forward.
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clue
Lead #4Why was Lloyd's body never recovered despite evidence of violent struggle in his apartment?
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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
Charles Darrow Lloyd disappears
Last seen leaving Banks Billiards in Banks, Oregon with Robert Zema, age 24 at the time
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Case Information
Incident:December 4, 1974
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 4, 1974
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5038462700
You can remain anonymous