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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20143) and 6 other sources
In the summer of 1982, a young man named Brandon Keith Robbins vanished from his home in the Anglesea section of North Wildwood, New Jersey. On the morning of August 21st, the 20-year-old was seen for the last time at his residence. At the time he went missing, Brandon was described as a white male, standing 5'11' and weighing around 125 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Four days after he was last seen, on August 25, 1982, his family officially reported him as a missing person to the North Wildwood Police. The initial investigation into his disappearance uncovered a peculiar detail: a friend of Brandon's was found driving his distinctive 1978 black Chevrolet conversion van.

When questioned by authorities, the friend claimed that Brandon had willingly lent him the van. He told investigators that Brandon was planning to travel to the Philadelphia area and had allowed him to use the vehicle in his absence. After this encounter, the trail went cold. Brandon was never seen or heard from again. The van was recovered, but it offered no further clues as to his whereabouts. Despite the passage of time, the investigation into Brandon's disappearance has remained open. Law enforcement has classified his case as an endangered missing person, and they suspect that foul play may have been involved in his vanishing.

The case of Brandon Keith Robbins has remained a painful mystery for his loved ones and the community for decades. The lack of any significant leads or new evidence has left many questions unanswered. The Cape May County Prosecutor's Office, along with the North Wildwood Police Department, continues to seek information that might shed light on the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. They have publicly appealed for anyone with knowledge of Brandon's whereabouts or what may have happened to him to come forward. The official investigation continues, a quiet and persistent search for answers in a case that has endured for over forty years.

Last Seen: Aug 21, 1982

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1610
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey
UP1610 • Found Aug 28, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 41–56 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 74%165 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey
UP9087 • Found Apr 26, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 97%150 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP2686 • Found Jan 8, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 95%151 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8534
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8534 • Found Sep 7, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%124 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7760
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7760 • Found Jan 30, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%126 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey
UP1673 • Found May 1, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 69%129 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 97%150 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Absecon, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1767
John Doe — Absecon, New Jersey
UP1767 • Found Feb 17, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 54%175 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5784
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP5784 • Found Jul 16, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 40–55 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%124 mi away
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 97%150 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6047
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6047 • Found May 1, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 69%130 mi away
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 91%154 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP7296
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP7296 • Found Sep 30, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%69 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 67%169 lb vs 125–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown

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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