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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51312) and 1 other source
In the summer of 1977, a 49-year-old man named Clovis 'Bob' Robert Berbari was seen by his family for the last time in Roseville, Michigan. An accomplished Oud player, he was known for his musical talents, carrying on a legacy from his father. He was part of a band that primarily performed in the Detroit area. Clovis was a man with connections that stretched far beyond the Michigan borders, with known ties to Montreal, Canada, as well as California and Florida. His hair was a mixture of gray and black, often described as salt and pepper, and he had brown eyes.

The specific details surrounding the day of his disappearance remain vague, and for reasons that are not publicly known, a formal missing person report was not filed with the Roseville Police Department until many years later, in 2018. The lack of immediate investigation has undoubtedly complicated the efforts to piece together the events leading up to when he was last seen. The passage of time has created significant challenges for law enforcement and his family, who have been left with unanswered questions for decades.

The case of Clovis Berbari is one of many long-standing missing person cases in Southeast Michigan, a somber list of individuals who vanished and left behind families grappling with uncertainty. His disappearance is a quiet mystery, lacking the extensive public details that accompany some other cold cases. The investigation remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted and a family's enduring hope for resolution. The circumstances of his disappearance highlight the painful reality of unresolved loss and the enduring impact on those left behind.

Last Seen: Jul 1, 1977

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP115564
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP115564 • Found Jan 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 47 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 67%137 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
79%Possible
John Doe — Cleveland, Ohio - unidentified case UP15655
John Doe — Cleveland, Ohio
UP15655 • Found Dec 15, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%95 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 97%164 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP11695 • Found Dec 4, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 70–85 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 94%161 lb vs 185 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Taylor, Michigan
UP17231 • Found Mar 5, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 40 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 93%210 lb vs 185 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Romulus, Michigan - unidentified case UP8211
John Doe — Romulus, Michigan
UP8211 • Found Apr 21, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 93%160 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP14508
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP14508 • Found Jan 13, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 38 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 69%138 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP81207 • Found Nov 19, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 80%148 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Cleveland, Ohio - unidentified case UP15811
John Doe — Cleveland, Ohio
UP15811 • Found Oct 3, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%95 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 57%130 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Hamtramck, Michigan - unidentified case UP11696
John Doe — Hamtramck, Michigan
UP11696 • Found Jan 30, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 79%147 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Cleveland, Ohio
UP1875 • Found May 23, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%94 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 67%137 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

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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