Found Deceased TN - Robert Milka, 49, father of 5, Knoxville, 14 Apr 2021

[aviva5675]

Father of 5, 25 year dedicated 911 dispatcher. Left cell, keys, wallet, everything, in his apartment. Has been in Knoxville since the fall. Worked at the post office. Please!! If you have any information call the Knoxville 865 215 7450 or 911 if you are in the area...

 

[Knox]

LOCAL NEWS
KPD asks for help in finding man missing from West Knoxville for days
According to KPD, Robert Milka was last seen the afternoon of Thursday, April 15 at Bell Walker's Crossing Apartments near Gallaher View Road.

KPD asks for help in finding man missing from West Knoxville for days

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department is asking for help finding a missing 49-year-old West Knoxville man.

According to KPD, Robert Milka was last seen the afternoon of Thursday, April 15 at Bell Walker's Crossing Apartments near Gallaher View Road.

KPD said the man was seen wearing a red fire department sweatshirt seen in the picture below.

Credit: KPD
Robert Milka
Anyone who sees him is asked to call 911 or call KPD at 865-215-7212.

 

[Knox]

Knoxville Police Department - TN
Public Assistance Requested to Locate Missing Robert Milka, 49
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Knoxville Police Department Special Crimes Unit investigators are requesting public assistance to help locate missing Robert Milka, 49. Robert is missing from Bell Walker’s Crossing Apartments near Gallaher View and has not been seen since the afternoon of Thursday, April 15. He was last seen wearing the red fire department sweatshirt shown in the attached picture. If anyone sees Robert, they are urged to call 9-1-1. Anyone with information concerning his location is asked to call 865-215-7212.

 

[swanniee11]

Robert J Milka

 

[Shelby1]

Does he own a vehicle......is it missing......so many questions.

 

[indicolite22]

Interesting comments, including about the red shirt and his car at: Knoxville Police Department - TN

Last seen at Bell Walker's Crossing Apartments: Google Maps

 

[indicolite22]

Interesting comments, including about the red shirt and his car at: Knoxville Police Department - TN

Last seen at Bell Walker's Crossing Apartments: Google Maps

The same police link is also good for into on his family situation and current state of the search for him.

ETA: Fundraising for a reward money has started (not allowed to link). More info about him in the description on the fundraising site.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Rooting for him to return home safe.

 

[aviva5675]

Does he own a vehicle......is it missing......so many questions.

He left his car at the apartment, with the wallet, keys and cell phone.

 

[aviva5675]

Also, I believe his wife said the red sweatshirt is also at the apartment, so not sure what a current clothing description would be.

 

[KatzEye]

Looking at G-Maps, there is a greenway very near the apartments where he lived. I hope this area has been checked. JMOO

Google Maps

 

[indicolite22]

Are there any security cameras at the apartment building where he lives? How often is he out and about on foot? Does he go jogging? Any friends in the area who could have picked him up?

 

[Gobstopper]

So I'm thinking he could be depressed from life circumstances. Is he currently employed? Divorced? MOO

 

[Shamrock1]

Not uncommon at all for parents have brief fantasies of just dropping everything and walking away, IMO. Covid amplifies that, big time, even for the most loving & patient parents. I really hope he’s just taking a break.

 

[KabbyDawn]

Really hoping he is safe and is found for his poor children. What a horrible thing to be experiencing! 11 days so far - probably feels like a lifetime to his poor family.

 

[hot cawfeee]

Has his social media been checked ? And banking ? Any changes to his legal and banking papers ? New medication/s ? Sending love and prayers for this man and his family.........

 

[hot cawfeee]

Stupid questions : is there food in his fridge ? Did he take a mask/s with him? Where I live you must wear one to go into any store or restaurant so I'm guessing he may have taken one if required.

Was the bed made, bath towel hung up, trash taken out...........Robert...buddy...I am pulling for you ! Let your family know where you are and that you're ok if you're ok and if you need help just ask ! You are loved and cared about.

 

[indicolite22]

Stupid questions : is there food in his fridge ? Did he take a mask/s with him? Where I live you must wear one to go into any store or restaurant so I'm guessing he may have taken one if required.

Was the bed made, bath towel hung up, trash taken out...........Robert...buddy...I am pulling for you ! Let your family know where you are and that you're ok if you're ok and if you need help just ask ! You are loved and cared about.

Those are all good questions IMO in trying to determine whether he left at night or during the day. It was reported that he was last seen on a Thursday afternoon at his address, but there's also (unofficial) info out about the last contact which may have been later.

When does a person leave their phone at home? When they don't expect they'd need it, don't want to use it or when they don't want to be tracked.

 

[tammygivens]

Looking at G-Maps, there is a greenway very near the apartments where he lived. I hope this area has been checked. JMOO

Google Maps

The greenway has been searched and we’ve searched much of the woods around it. The greenway goes for many miles in both directions and some of the woods are very difficult to navigate, but we are certainly doing our best!

 

[tammygivens]

Has his social media been checked ? And banking ? Any changes to his legal and banking papers ? New medication/s ? Sending love and prayers for this man and his family.........

All being looked at by detectives!