The person at the center of this case
Robert Theodore Thompson
Missing Person · Open
52 years waiting · since 1974
Missing Person: Robert Theodore Thompson
Justice for Robert Theodore Thompson — the trail went cold in 1974, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What circumstances led Robert to leave Spokane on or after July 14, 1974, and did anyone witness his departure?
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Lead #2Did anyone at the fairs, circuses, or restaurants where Robert worked recall seeing him around the time of his disappearance?
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Lead #3Did Robert maintain regular contact with his family in Corvallis, and did communication patterns change before his disappearance?
Robert Theodore Thompson, a 42-year-old transient circus worker and cook, was last known to be in contact on July 14, 1974, in Spokane, Washington. He regularly traveled between his family home in Corvallis, Oregon and states including Washington, Montana, and Minnesota, following fairs and seasonal work. Despite decades passing, his whereabouts remain unknown and investigators continue seeking information about his disappearance.
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Lead #4As a transient who traveled frequently between multiple states, could records from employers, fairs, or seasonal work sites help establish his movements in summer 1974?
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NamUs case MP93891. Missing person: Robert Theodore Thompson.
Last known contact: 1974-07-14 in Spokane, Spokane, WA. Circumstances: Robert was a transient that traveled between his family's home in Corvallis, Oregon and Washington, Montana, and Minnesota.
He followed the fairs and worked as a circus worker and as a cook at restaurants. Demographics: 42 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 140 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Spokane Police Department | 2022-20112209.
Timeline of Events
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1974-07-14
Last Known Contact
Robert Theodore Thompson was last known to be in contact in Spokane, Washington on July 14, 1974.
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Case Information
Incident:July 14, 1974
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 14, 1974
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5096254100
You can remain anonymous