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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41748) and 7 other sources
Robert Torrence McLaughlin, aged 35, was last seen at his apartment in Jacksonville, Florida, around 10:00 p.m. on September 24, 2017. He vanished without taking his car, wallet, identification, or other personal belongings, only leaving with his phone and apartment key. His sudden disappearance was uncharacteristic, as he had maintained regular contact with family and friends, which stopped entirely after he went missing. At the time, McLaughlin was a rap artist performing under the stage names "Rob Francis" and "Royal Francis" and was preparing for an upcoming show in Georgia, which he would not have wanted to miss.

McLaughlin had a traumatic brain injury from a car accident in 2014, which had caused temporary memory loss, but he had since recovered fully. His family noted that his behavior leading up to his disappearance was normal. Robert was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and black shorts, and he had tattoos on both forearms. He also had a gold tooth, a chipped front tooth, and long dreadlocks. Despite efforts by authorities and his family, no significant leads have emerged, and his case remains unsolved.

The Jacksonville Police Department continues to investigate his case, urging anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Sep 24, 2017

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

76%Possible
John Doe — Palm Coast, Florida - unidentified case UP97421
John Doe — Palm Coast, Florida
UP97421 • Found Jul 18, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'9" vs 5'10"
76%Possible
John Doe — Brunswick, Georgia
UP122003 • Found Dec 21, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 87%59 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'10"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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