The person at the center of this case
Robert Joseph Newborg
Missing Person · Open
57 years waiting · since 1969
Missing Person: Robert Joseph Newborg
Justice for Robert Joseph Newborg — the trail went cold in 1969, but the truth hasn't.
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person
Lead #1Why did a 21-year-old soldier disappear from a secured military base in May 1969?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any fellow soldiers or personnel at Fort Carson who witnessed his disappearance or had information about his final days?
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timeline
Lead #3What specific events or circumstances led to his disappearance on or around May 1, 1969?
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 at the military base in El Paso County, and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear after more than 50 years. The case is being investigated by the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division (DACID)
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Lead #4Are there any military records, correspondence, or documentation that could shed light on the case?
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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.
Timeline of Events
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1969-05-01
Last known contact
Robert Joseph Newborg was last seen at Fort Carson, Colorado while stationed with the U.S. Army.
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 1969
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 1969
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2539673151
You can remain anonymous