Robert Joel LaPergola Jr., a 28-year-old male, went missing on April 26, 1987, after embarking on a solo hike in Death Valley, California. LaPergola, who stood 5'11" and weighed about 180 pounds, was last seen wearing a green fatigue jacket, a maroon t-shirt, cut-off denim pants, and jungle boots. He also wore prescription sunglasses. He had distinguishing features, including tattoos of skulls and flowers on both arms, and his left ear had a notch from a pulled-out earring.
LaPergola had planned to meet his girlfriend a week later but never arrived at their scheduled location, and he has not been heard from since. Authorities have classified his case as "lost/injured missing," as no significant leads have emerged over the years. The Inyo County Sheriff's Department continues to oversee the investigation into his disappearance, though the harsh and isolated terrain of Death Valley complicates efforts to gather new evidence.
Despite being listed in multiple missing person databases, including NamUs, no trace of LaPergola has been found, leaving his case one of many enduring mysteries from the region.Last Seen: Apr 26, 1987
