FL FL - Robert Ford, 73, Sanford *Navy Vet w/PTSD*, 30 Nov 2019

[KatzEye]

Still no news that I can find.

 

[Warwick1991]

Parkinson’s Disease could be responsible for Ford’s apparent hallucinations…. He is at the age when it appears in some older men. I had a relative who eventually passed away from Parkinson’s. From my relative’s case, when he had symptoms there was a mix of reality and hallucinations. Of course, something else, such as some kind of foul play, could be responsible for his disappearance.

After the amount of time that has passed, I am not optimistic about the situation.

 

[Warwick1991]

Skeletal remains were discovered in a park about 8 miles from Sanford, in nearby DeBary. See thread: FL Skeltel Remains Found, Gemini Springs Park, DeBary, Florida, 28th May 2021

Given the amount of time that has elapsed, this could be Robert.

 

[PommyMommy]

Skeletal remains were discovered in a park about 8 miles from Sanford, in nearby DeBary. See thread: FL Skeltel Remains Found, Gemini Springs Park, DeBary, Florida, 28th May 2021

Given the amount of time that has elapsed, this could be Robert.

Thanks for the link. I couldn't get that one to work but I found it:

FL - Skeltel Remains Found, Gemini Springs Park, DeBary, Florida, 28th May 2021 (websleuths.com)

The park is 12.7 miles or 15 minutes by vehicle per Google, or a three hour and 19 minute walk from Robert's home. Although this could be him, it's hard to imagine he walked there given he has a limp in both knees and he left with no shoes on. 310 Fern Dr, Sanford, FL to Gemini Springs Park - Google Maps

There is this though...

"... he convinced himself he could walk as far as Maryland, but he convinced himself he was going to walk to the VA in Lake Nona, which is very far from here," she [Robert's daughter] said.
Have you seen him? Sanford police searching for missing 73-year-old veteran

Hoping for answers soon. MOO

 

[PommyMommy]

FEB 3, 2023

National Missing Persons Day: These people are missing from Central Florida

In honor of National Missing Persons Day on Friday, Central Florida law enforcement agencies are bringing attention to missing person cases in our area.

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In honor of National Missing Persons Day on Friday, Central Florida law enforcement agencies are bringing attention to missing person cases in our area.

 

[PommyMommy]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

Circumstances of Disappearance Robert Ford was last seen at his residence on November 29th, 2019. Sometime between 11/29/19 at 2100 and 11/30/19 at 0800, Robert left the residence while family was asleep. Robert was last seen wearing dark colored shorts, dark colored T-shirt, and a unknown color jacket. Robert's vehicle was parked in the driveway of the residence. Robert has a small beard, and some facial hair. Robert weighs approximately 160lbs, and is 5`7'' and has hazel eyes.

 

[PommyMommy]

Robert Francis Ford – The Charley Project

Robert Francis Ford​

Ford, circa 2019

• Missing Since 11/29/2019
• Missing From Sanford, Florida
• ClassificationEndangered Missing
• Sex Male
• Race White
• Date of Birth 09/27/1946 (76)
• Age 73 years old
• Height and Weight 5'7, 160 pounds
• Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. Gray hair, hazel eyes. Ford is blind in one eye.

Details of Disappearance​

Ford was last seen in Sanford, Florida on November 29, 2019. He has never been heard from again. Few details are available in his case.

Last updated March 16, 2022; casefile added.