CA CA - Robert LaPergola, 28, Death Valley, 26 April 1987

[Romulus]

Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

Missing Since: April 1987 from Death Valley, California
Classification: Endangered Missing
Date of Birth: June 21, 1958
Age: 29 years old
Height and Weight: 5'11, 180 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, hazel eyes. LaPergola wore a moustache at the time of his disappearance. He has previously fractured his leg and his right upper incisor tooth is missing. He has a tattoo of a skull on his upper right arm; a picture of the tattoo is posted below this case summary. LaPergola's left ear has a notch from an earring being pulled out. His nickname is Bob.

Details of Disappearance

LaPergola was last seen in April 1987, when he went hiking in Death Valley, California by himself. His girlfriend was scheduled to pick him up a week later, but he never arrived at the meeting place and has never been heard from again. Few details are available in his case.

https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/23008/

 

[Romulus]

Charley Project

http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/l/lapergola_robert.html

 

[Richard]

Robert Joel LaPergola Jr.

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LaPergola, circa 1987

• Missing Since 04/26/1987
• Missing From Death Valley, California
• ClassificationLost/Injured Missing
• SexMale
• RaceWhite
• Date of Birth 06/21/1958 (61)
• Age 28 years old
• Height and Weight 5'11, 180 pounds
• Clothing/Jewelry Description A green fatigue jacket, a maroon t-shirt, cut-off denim pants, size 10 or 11 jungle boots and prescription sunglasses.
• Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. Brown hair, hazel eyes. LaPergola has a mustache. He has previously fractured his leg and his right upper incisor tooth is missing. He has tattoos of a skull and flower on both arms; a picture of the tattoo is posted with this case summary. LaPergola's left ear has a notch from an earring being pulled out. His nickname is Bob.

Details of Disappearance
LaPergola was last seen on April 26, 1987, when he went on a solo hike in Death Valley, California. His girlfriend was scheduled to pick him up a week later, but he never arrived at the meeting place and has never been heard from again. Few details are available in his case.
Investigating Agency

• Inyo County Sheriff's Department
• 760-786-2238
• 760-878-0383

Source Information

• The Doe Network
• California Attorney General's Office
• Robert Joel LaPergola Jr. – The Charley Project

 

[Romulus]

2005DMCA - Robert Joel LaPergola, Jr.​

Name: Robert Joel LaPergola, Jr.
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: April 26, 1987
Location Last Seen: Death Valley, Inyo County, California

Physical Description​

Date of Birth: June 21, 1958
Age: 28 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Hazel
Nickname/Alias: Bob
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Left ear notched from an earring being ripped ou., Tattoo of a skull and flower on both upper arms (see image above), Old leg fracture, Missing a right upper incisor tooth, Has a mustache/p>

Identifiers​

Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Green fatigue jacket, maroon t-shirt, Cutoff denim pants
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Size 10 or 11 "jungle" boots, Prescription sunglasses

Circumstances of Disappearance​

Robert LaPergola was last seen in Death Valley, California in April 26, 1987. He was dropped off in Death Valley to hike alone. His girlfriend was to pick him up in a week and he didn't show up. An air/ground search was initiated with no results.

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: Inyo County Sheriff's Department
Agency Contact Person: Lt. Jeff Hollowell
Agency Phone Number: 760-786-2238
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 03-05092
NamUs Case Number: 23008
NCIC Case Number: Unknown

Information Source(s)​

NamUs
CA DOJ
Family Member

2005DMCA - Robert Joel LaPergola, Jr.

 

[Desert-Explorer]

I think I found this man today. I reported it to the NYE county sheriff and I helped guide them into where I found him.
This is where I found him. His green jacket was about 75' to the north of him. No boots and the tshirt was worn away and in pieces 20' to the south of him. I didn't see any boots. He was wearing demin pants. The pics I took are graphic and I don't want to break any rules but I also want to let someone know in case the Nye county sheriff does not do anything. I was out prospecting in in some very remote country.
36.39030, -116.24423

 

[Romulus]

I think I found this man today. I reported it to the NYE county sheriff and I helped guide them into where I found him.
This is where I found him. His green jacket was about 75' to the north of him. No boots and the tshirt was worn away and in pieces 20' to the south of him. I didn't see any boots. He was wearing demin pants. The pics I took are graphic and I don't want to break any rules but I also want to let someone know in case the Nye county sheriff does not do anything. I was out prospecting in in some very remote country.
36.39030, -116.24423

Coordinates? Link??

 

[Diavola]

Link, it's quite remote.

 

[Desert-Explorer]

 

[Romulus]

I think I found this man today. I reported it to the NYE county sheriff and I helped guide them into where I found him.
This is where I found him. His green jacket was about 75' to the north of him. No boots and the tshirt was worn away and in pieces 20' to the south of him. I didn't see any boots. He was wearing demin pants. The pics I took are graphic and I don't want to break any rules but I also want to let someone know in case the Nye county sheriff does not do anything. I was out prospecting in in some very remote country.
36.39030, -116.24423

News on this?

 

[Desert-Explorer]

News on this?

Not a peep. Search for his name + pinterest and I found the lady who had dropped him off. I tried to send her a message but it said she does not accept messages.
This page has never been updated Robert Lapergola
I sent them a message asking them to contact NYE county and nothing changed. Like it didn't happen.
Moving at the speed of gubment

 

[Romulus]

Not a peep. Search for his name + pinterest and I found the lady who had dropped him off. I tried to send her a message but it said she does not accept messages.
This page has never been updated Robert Lapergola
I sent them a message asking them to contact NYE county and nothing changed. Like it didn't happen.
Moving at the speed of gubment

Sorry for the question: I don't understand, why did you have to contact a New York sheriff if he disappeared in California? Have you tried contacting a moderator about this thing on this site who can help you move the case along?

 

[Romulus]

I think I found this man today. I reported it to the NYE county sheriff and I helped guide them into where I found him.
This is where I found him. His green jacket was about 75' to the north of him. No boots and the tshirt was worn away and in pieces 20' to the south of him. I didn't see any boots. He was wearing demin pants. The pics I took are graphic and I don't want to break any rules but I also want to let someone know in case the Nye county sheriff does not do anything. I was out prospecting in in some very remote country.
36.39030, -116.24423

Bump, @othram look this!

 

[Brightchaser47]

Is lack of funding or manpower for that area an obstacle maybe ?

 

[Romulus]

I think I found this man today. I reported it to the NYE county sheriff and I helped guide them into where I found him.
This is where I found him. His green jacket was about 75' to the north of him. No boots and the tshirt was worn away and in pieces 20' to the south of him. I didn't see any boots. He was wearing demin pants. The pics I took are graphic and I don't want to break any rules but I also want to let someone know in case the Nye county sheriff does not do anything. I was out prospecting in in some very remote country.
36.39030, -116.24423

Bump!

 

[Brightchaser47]

Sorry for the question: I don't understand, why did you have to contact a New York sheriff if he disappeared in California?

I think maybe it was a typo. It was reported to Inyo County Sheriff's Office, per post #8. Just my $.02

 

[Romulus]

I think I found this man today. I reported it to the NYE county sheriff and I helped guide them into where I found him.
This is where I found him. His green jacket was about 75' to the north of him. No boots and the tshirt was worn away and in pieces 20' to the south of him. I didn't see any boots. He was wearing demin pants. The pics I took are graphic and I don't want to break any rules but I also want to let someone know in case the Nye county sheriff does not do anything. I was out prospecting in in some very remote country.
36.39030, -116.24423

Bump, nothing news on this?

 

[PeriwinkleE]

Sorry for the question: I don't understand, why did you have to contact a New York sheriff if he disappeared in California? Have you tried contacting a moderator about this thing on this site who can help you move the case along?

Nye county is in nevada. Inyo county is california. All is in the same area of desert. Source: i lived there for decades.

 

[Romulus]

I think I found this man today. I reported it to the NYE county sheriff and I helped guide them into where I found him.
This is where I found him. His green jacket was about 75' to the north of him. No boots and the tshirt was worn away and in pieces 20' to the south of him. I didn't see any boots. He was wearing demin pants. The pics I took are graphic and I don't want to break any rules but I also want to let someone know in case the Nye county sheriff does not do anything. I was out prospecting in in some very remote country.
36.39030, -116.24423

Bump!

 

[Romulus]

I think I found this man today. I reported it to the NYE county sheriff and I helped guide them into where I found him.
This is where I found him. His green jacket was about 75' to the north of him. No boots and the tshirt was worn away and in pieces 20' to the south of him. I didn't see any boots. He was wearing demin pants. The pics I took are graphic and I don't want to break any rules but I also want to let someone know in case the Nye county sheriff does not do anything. I was out prospecting in in some very remote country.
36.39030, -116.24423

Did you report it to Namus? That way they'll add it to the database!

 

[Brightchaser47]

Did LE at least photograph the scene and collect the remains? What's to be done when LE can't or won't investigate something like this?