The person at the center of this case
Robert Arthur Wiles
Cold Case · Open - Unsolved
18 years waiting · since 2008
ROBERT ARTHUR WILES
Justice for Robert Arthur Wiles — the trail went cold in 2008, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What was Toby Holt's motive and connection to Robert Wiles, and what evidence led to his conviction for manslaughter?
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evidence
Lead #2Where is the ransom note that was sent to Wiles' parents, and what did it contain that might indicate the perpetrator's identity or demands?
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clue
Lead #3Why did the ransom demand stop after the initial note, and what does this suggest about the perpetrator's plan or circumstances?
Robert Arthur Wiles, a 26-year-old business development manager at National Flight Services, disappeared from Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport in Florida on April 1, 2008, after his last sighting at work around 6:30 p.m. His parents received a ransom note days later, but no further contact was made and Wiles has never been found. Although Toby Holt was convicted in 2012 of manslaughter, extortion, and writing a threatening letter in connection with the disappearance, the location of Wiles' remains and the full circumstances of his fate remain unknown.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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location
Lead #4Are there any locations associated with Toby Holt or his known associates that might be connected to Wiles' disappearance or remains?
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person
Lead #5What was Robert Wiles' relationship to Toby Holt, and were there any workplace conflicts or personal disputes that preceded the disappearance?
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Source Narrative
April 1, 2008 Lakeland, Florida Robert Arthur Wiles disappeared from Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport in Florida, where he worked. He was last seen at work at approximately 6:30 p.m.
on April 1, 2008. A few days later, his parents received a ransom note, but no further demands were made.
On January 31, 2012, Toby Holt was found guilty of manslaughter, extortion, and writing a threatening letter in connection with Wiles' disappearance. However, Wiles has not been found.
Therefore, the FBI in Tampa, Florida is seeking information that will lead to the recovery of Wiles. Remarks: Robert Wiles was employed by the family owned business, Toledo-based National Flight Services, an aircraft maintenance company.
Wiles was a business development manager at the company's branch in Lakeland, Florida. Wiles was a pilot, diver, fisherman, and an athlete.
Timeline of Events
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2008-04-01
18:30Last Sighting at Work
Robert Wiles was last seen at Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport where he worked as a business development manager at approximately 6:30 p.m.
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2008-04-01
Disappearance
Robert Arthur Wiles disappeared from Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport in Florida.
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2008-04-05
Ransom Note Received
A few days after disappearance, Wiles' parents received a ransom note, but no further demands were made.
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2012-01-31
Conviction of Toby Holt
Toby Holt was found guilty of manslaughter, extortion, and writing a threatening letter in connection with Wiles' disappearance, though Wiles has not been recovered.
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 2008 at 6:30 PM
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 2008 at 6:30 PM
Last Updated:September 9, 2026