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Robbie Turner Missing Person Case

Last seen in Wellford, South Carolina on Jan 16, 2017

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Mar 27, 2017

May 22, 2024

Robbie

Turner

61

52

62 inches

120 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Jan 16, 2017

Wellford

South Carolina

Spartanburg County

29365

33322

Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office

Spartanburg

South Carolina

Spartanburg County

29303

Megan Bennett

Violent Crimes Sgt.

8045 Howard Street, South Carolina

8645034500

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.spartanburgsheriff.org/

17011485

Jan 22, 2017

Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37601) and 10 other sources
On a cold January evening in 2017, 52-year-old Robbie Arlene Turner vanished from her Wellford, South Carolina home, leaving behind a community in disbelief and a family with unanswered questions. She was last seen on January 16th, walking away from her residence near Highway 292 and Ridge Road. Known to sometimes take walks to clear her head, her failure to return on this occasion was deeply uncharacteristic. She was wearing a dark-colored jacket and pants and was likely using her distinctive pink walking cane for support. All of her personal belongings were left behind, and adding to the mystery, her beloved dogs, who had accompanied her, later returned home without her. This detail, in particular, alarmed her family, who do not believe she would have willingly abandoned them.

The investigation into Robbie's disappearance began after her boyfriend reported her missing nearly a week after she was last seen. Authorities from the Wellford Police Department and the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office launched searches in the area surrounding her home. Despite their efforts, which included the use of K-9 units, no significant trace of Robbie was found. The dogs reportedly tracked her scent to Ridge Road before it abruptly stopped, leading investigators to suspect she may have gotten into a vehicle. An early clue emerged when a neighbor discovered a woman's tennis shoe in their yard, which Robbie's family confirmed belonged to her. The shoe was taken into evidence, but it did not lead to a breakthrough in the case. Investigators questioned neighbors and looked into a recent altercation Robbie had with another woman, but no suspects have ever been named.

Years have passed since Robbie Turner was last seen, and her case remains unsolved. Her family has been relentless in their quest for answers, holding vigils on her birthday to keep her memory alive in the community. They are convinced that someone in the Wellford area has information that could bring them the closure they desperately seek. Her sister has expressed that while they would sometimes leave to cool off, Robbie would always come back. The sudden silence and the strange circumstances of her disappearance have left a void in the lives of her loved ones. The case is an overview of a woman who seemingly vanished without a trace, a community left with a lingering mystery, and a family clinging to hope and the belief that one day, they will find out what happened to Robbie.
Last Seen: Jan 16, 2017

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  • Police looking for new leads in case for woman missing since 2017
  • Family continues looking for answers about missing Wellford woman
  • Family holds vigil for missing woman in Wellford - FOX Carolina
  • Robbie Arlene Turner - The Charley Project
  • Upstate woman remains missing after 5 years - YouTube
  • Family holds vigil for missing woman in Wellford - YouTube
  • Family of Missing Woman Looking for Answers - FOX Carolina
  • Wellford City Police Department - New photo of the Robbie Turner ...
  • New photo of the Robbie Turner missing from Wellford ... - Facebook
  • Robbie Turner missing from Wellford, South Carolina since 2017

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Knoxville, Tennessee - unidentified case UP56934
    Jane Doe — Knoxville, Tennessee
    UP56934 • Found Mar 30, 2019
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 96%Est. 55–70 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 70%126 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%105–150 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black

    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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    I can’t stop thinking about Robbie Arlene Turner’s case, especially the part about her dogs... ...Read More
    10/08/2023
    Anyone else find it strange how Robbie's dogs came back home without her? It’s like they knew the... ...Read More
    06/21/2023
    I was thinking about Robbie Arlene Turner’s case again—one aspect keeps gnawing at me. The fact that... ...Read More
    06/10/2023

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