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Melvin Leonard Raphe
Missing Person · Open
98 years waiting · since 1927
Missing Person: Melvin Leonard Raphe
Justice for Melvin Leonard Raphe — the trail went cold in 1927, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What was Melvin's occupation and social connections in 1927 Indianapolis?
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Lead #2Were there any documented search efforts or investigations conducted in the weeks and months following his disappearance?
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Lead #3Did Melvin have any family members who may have retained records, letters, or oral histories about the circumstances of his disappearance?
Melvin Leonard Raphe, a 31-year-old white male, disappeared in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 31, 1927. Nearly a century later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown, with no confirmed sightings or leads documented in available records. This case represents one of Indianapolis's oldest missing person cases and warrants renewed attention from anyone with historical knowledge of the area or family connections to that era.
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Lead #4Are there any descendants or acquaintances from that era who could provide context about Melvin's life and relationships?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP96395. Missing person: Melvin Leonard Raphe.
Last known contact: 1927-12-31 in Indianapolis, Marion, IN. Circumstances: Melvin disappeared in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1927 at the age of 31.
Demographics: 31 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Unknown.
Investigating agency: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department | IP220115137.
Timeline of Events
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1927-12-31
Last Known Contact
Melvin Leonard Raphe last known contact in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 31, 1927
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Case Information
Incident:December 31, 1927
Last Updated:October 23, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 31, 1927
Last Updated:October 23, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3173276160
You can remain anonymous