
The person at the center of this case
Robert Joseph Newborg
Justice for Robert Joseph Newborg — the trail went cold in 1969, but the truth hasn't.
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What were the circumstances surrounding Newborg's disappearance from Fort Carson in May 1969?
Were there any fellow soldiers or witnesses who saw Newborg on or around May 1, 1969?
Why has no trace of Newborg been found in over 50 years despite military investigation?
Robert Joseph Newborg, a 21-year-old U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, disappeared in May 1969 and has never been found. His last known contact was on May 1, 1969, while he was on active duty, and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear. Despite decades of investigation by the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division, no trace of Newborg has been recovered, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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Official wording
NamUs case MP33342. Missing person: Robert Joseph Newborg.
Last known contact: 1969-05-01 in Fort Carson, El Paso, CO. Circumstances: Bob was last seen in May 1969.
He was in the US Army and was stationed at Fort Carson, CO. Demographics: 21 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 130 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division (DACID) | 00007-2016-CID216 Tab #15.
Robert Joseph Newborg was last seen while stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado on May 1, 1969.
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