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Bob Austin, Jr. Missing Person Case

Last seen in Jefferson, Louisiana on Mar 10, 1995

Victim Details

Dec 22, 2009

Oct 6, 2022

Bob

Austin, Jr.

50

19

70 inches

155 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Mar 10, 1995

Jefferson

Louisiana

Jefferson Parish

7947

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

Harvey

Louisiana

Jefferson Parish

70058

Derek Johnson

Detective

1233 Westbank Expressway, Louisiana

5043635500

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.jpso.com/

C-08788-95

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

7913

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 19, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4043) and 1 other source
In the spring of 1995, a young man named Bob Perry Austin, Jr. vanished under perplexing circumstances from Jefferson, Louisiana. On March 10th, the 19-year-old was last seen fleeing from Ochsner Hospital. Eyewitnesses reported that he was running in the direction of the nearby levee. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing only green floral shorts and white socks, with no shirt or shoes. Since that day, there has been no contact from him, and his whereabouts remain a mystery. The reasons behind his presence at the hospital and why he fled have not been publicly clarified, leading to speculation that he may have been a patient.

Details surrounding Bob's life and the events leading up to his disappearance are scarce. He was an African-American male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'10' and weighing approximately 155 pounds. The lack of information has made the investigation challenging for the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, which has kept his case open for decades. Over the years, his case has grown cold, with very few leads to follow. Despite the passage of time, his family and community have been left without answers, holding on to hope for some resolution.

The case of Bob Perry Austin, Jr. is a somber reminder of the lasting impact of a person's disappearance. For over two decades, those who knew him have lived with the uncertainty of what happened on that March day. The investigation, which is being handled by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, has been hampered by a lack of substantial information from the outset. With no new evidence or witnesses coming forward, the circumstances of his flight from the hospital and his subsequent vanishing remain an unsettling and unresolved chapter in the community's history. His case is classified as an endangered missing person.
Last Seen: Mar 10, 1995

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP4043

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — New Orleans, Louisiana
    UP857 • Found Feb 17, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%19 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Mississippi
    UP4683 • Found Sep 4, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 74%107 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Belle Chasse, Louisiana - unidentified case UP54169
    John Doe — Belle Chasse, Louisiana
    UP54169 • Found Dec 1, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%18 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Louisiana - unidentified case UP2131
    John Doe — Louisiana
    UP2131 • Found Oct 1, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–28 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%5 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Moonshine, Louisiana
    UP2122 • Found Aug 15, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–27 vs 19 when missing
    Location 92%39 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%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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    Does anyone have any info about the area around Ochsner Hospital back in '95? I'm curious if there... ...Read More
    12/07/2023
    Hey everyone, I've been delving into Bob Perry Austin Jr.'s case, and something that caught my... ...Read More
    10/12/2023
    I was revisiting some old unsolved cases, and Bob Perry Austin Jr.'s disappearance really stuck with... ...Read More
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