The person at the center of this case
Timothy Dale Witt
Missing Person · Unsolved
47 years waiting · since 1978
Missing Person: Timothy Dale Witt
Justice for Timothy Dale Witt — the trail went cold in 1978, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What is the significance of the bone and tooth fragments, shotgun shell casings, and blood found in the vehicle? Do they definitively confirm foul play?
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timeline
Lead #2What happened during the six-month gap between his disappearance and vehicle recovery? Where was the car during this time?
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suspect
Lead #3Were there any persons of interest or suspicious individuals identified in connection with Witt's disappearance?
Timothy Dale Witt, a 27-year-old man, disappeared on November 8, 1978, after leaving his home in Englewood, Colorado in the family car, reportedly on a drinking binge. His vehicle was recovered in the Denver metro area on May 11, 1979, containing disturbing evidence including bone and tooth fragments, shotgun shell casings, and blood matching his type. Despite these findings, the circumstances of his death or disappearance remain unsolved, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened during those six months.
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clue
Lead #4The reference to a 'drinking binge' - were there known locations or associates Witt frequented that could provide leads?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP8505. Missing person: Timothy Dale Witt.
Last known contact: 1978-11-08 in Englewood, Arapahoe, CO. Circumstances: Last seen by his wife on the evening of Nov.
8, 1978. Mr.
Witt left home in the family car possibly on a "drinking binge." Mr. Witt's vehicle was recovered in the Denver metro area on May 11, 1979.
During a search of the car Police located bone/tooth fragments, shotgun shell fragments, and blood of the same type as Mr. Witt.
Demographics: 27 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 140 lbs, hair: Sandy, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Englewood Police Department | 78-28683 | 1978-11-24.
Timeline of Events
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1978-11-08
eveningLast Seen
Timothy Dale Witt last seen by his wife at home before leaving in the family car
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1979-05-11
Vehicle Recovered
Witt's family car recovered in Denver metro area containing bone/tooth fragments, shotgun shell fragments, and blood matching his type
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Case Information
Incident:November 8, 1978 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:August 13, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 8, 1978 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:August 13, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3037617410
You can remain anonymous