The person at the center of this case
Robert Arthur Wiles
Cold Case · Open
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 despite Wiles' body never being found?
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evidence
Lead #2What did the ransom note contain, and why were no further demands made after the initial contact?
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clue
Lead #3Where is Robert Wiles' body, and what happened to him between his last sighting at 6:30 p.m. on April 1 and the ransom note days later?
Robert Arthur Wiles, a 26-year-old business development manager, disappeared from Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport in Florida on April 1, 2008, while at work. His parents received a ransom note days later, but no further contact was made and Wiles has never been found. In 2012, Toby Holt was convicted of manslaughter, extortion, and writing a threatening letter in connection with the disappearance, yet the location of Wiles' remains and full circumstances of his fate remain unknown.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses at Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport on April 1, 2008, who saw Wiles leave with anyone or observed suspicious activity?
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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
18:30Robert Wiles Last Seen
Last seen at work at Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport at approximately 6:30 p.m.
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2008-04-01
Ransom Note Received
A few days after disappearance, Wiles' parents received a ransom note; no further demands were made.
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2012-01-31
Conviction of Toby Holt
Toby Holt found guilty of manslaughter, extortion, and writing a threatening letter in connection with Wiles' disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 2008 at 6:30 PM
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 2008 at 6:30 PM
Last Updated:June 7, 2026