CO CO - Robert Irwin Gautsche, 58, Castle Rock, Endangered, 4 February 2021 *NamUs #MP81507*

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So he could be in a medical facility. But do we have any background knowledge on him? Perhaps that will help us a little. Has he done something like this before and then been found somewhere like a medical facility?

 

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Robert Irwin Gautsche – The Charley Project

Last updated February 14, 2026; clothing/jewelry description updated.

• Clothing/Jewelry DescriptionA brown leather jacket, black jeans and light-colored slipper-style shoes. A photo of Gautsche in those clothes is posted with this case summary.

 

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Human remains found near Castle Rock in a rugged, bushy area. It is unknown who they may belong to but Robert did go missing from a facility in the area. It is not noted in the article how long they may have been there.

Februrary 25, 2026

Hiker discovers human remains a few miles east of I-25 in Colorado

Per a February 25 report, a hiker found human remains about five miles northeast of Castle Rock, prompting a response from law enforcement investigators and search and rescue crews. The remains were found in the area of Crowfoot Valley Road and Pradera Parkway. Mapping from AllTrails doesn’t...

www.denvergazette.com

 

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Human remains found near Castle Rock in a rugged, bushy area. It is unknown who they may belong to but Robert did go missing from a facility in the area. It is not noted in the article how long they may have been there.

Februrary 25, 2026

Hiker discovers human remains a few miles east of I-25 in Colorado

Per a February 25 report, a hiker found human remains about five miles northeast of Castle Rock, prompting a response from law enforcement investigators and search and rescue crews. The remains were found in the area of Crowfoot Valley Road and Pradera Parkway. Mapping from AllTrails doesn’t...

www.denvergazette.com

My first thought as well. It's almost seven miles from where the remains were found to where Robert was last seen, but certainly possible for him to make it that far.