The person at the center of this case
Robert H Houk
Missing Person · Open
36 years waiting · since 1990
Missing Person: Robert H Houk
Justice for Robert H Houk — the trail went cold in 1990, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1Why was Houk carrying boots and extra clothing when he left? Did he plan to travel or stay elsewhere?
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location
Lead #2Where was Houk headed when he walked away from his father's residence at noon?
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Lead #3What triggered Houk's departure on that specific date? Was there a conflict or planned meeting?
Robert H Houk, a 26-year-old man, disappeared from his father's residence in Indianapolis on October 1, 1990, after walking away around noon carrying boots and extra clothing. Despite decades of investigation, his whereabouts remain unknown and the circumstances surrounding his departure are unclear. Anyone with information about Houk's movements or location after that date is urged to contact authorities.
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Lead #4Who last saw Robert Houk and can provide details about his mental state or intentions that day?
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NamUs case MP7541. Missing person: Robert H Houk.
Last known contact: 1990-10-01 in Indianapolis, Marion, IN. Circumstances: Houk walked away from his fathers residence in Indianapolis around noon on Ocotober 1, 1990.
He was last seen carrying a pair of boots and had two pair of pants over his shoulder. Demographics: 26 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 140 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Last seen wearing Blue Jeans and a Blue Jacket; Eyewear: no; Footwear: Cowboy Boots; Jewelry: none known.
Investigating agency: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office | 90-197849 | 1990-10-09.
Timeline of Events
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1990-10-01
12:00Robert Houk walks away from father's residence
26-year-old Robert H Houk departed his father's residence in Indianapolis around noon on October 1, 1990, carrying a pair of boots and two pairs of pants over his shoulder. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a blue jacket.
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Case Information
Incident:October 1, 1990 at 12:00 PM
Last Updated:October 23, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 1, 1990 at 12:00 PM
Last Updated:October 23, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5616883000
You can remain anonymous