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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person
Lead #1Who was Robert Zema and what was his account of events after leaving the billiards hall?
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evidence
Lead #2What forensic analysis was performed on the blood evidence, and could it be re-examined with modern techniques?
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suspect
Lead #3Were there any suspects identified or investigated in connection with the violent struggle?
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 a mystery, making continued investigation and public awareness crucial.
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Lead #4Why was Lloyd's body never recovered despite evidence of violent struggle?
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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
Lloyd was last seen leaving Banks Billiards in Banks, Oregon, with Robert Zema (age 24 at the time)
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1974-12-04
Blood evidence discovered
Significant blood indicating violent struggle found at Lloyd's apartment
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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