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Robert Kelley Missing Person Case

Last seen in Buckingham County, Virginia on Jul 24, 2002

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Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jan 12, 2024

Robert

Kelley

58

34

67 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 24, 2002

Buckingham County

Virginia

Buckingham County

20099

Virginia State Police

,

02-23-19-5060

Virginia State Police

5288

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 14, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1140) and 8 other sources
In the quiet rolling hills of Buckingham County, Virginia, the summer of 2002 took a mysterious turn for 34-year-old Robert Lee Kelley, known to his friends and family as Robbie. On July 24th, a single-vehicle accident occurred on Route 675. By the time law enforcement arrived at the scene of the crash, Robert Kelley had vanished. He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt and blue jeans. From that moment on, no one has reported hearing from or seeing him again.

The circumstances surrounding Kelley's disappearance are unsettlingly sparse. Details about the car accident itself are not widely available, including the severity of the crash or whether there were any witnesses present. Authorities believe it was a single-vehicle incident, and inexplicably, Kelley departed from the scene before any official investigation could begin. This has left his family, friends, and investigators with a perplexing case, a man who seemed to simply walk away from a car wreck and into thin air.

Years have passed since that July day, and the case of Robert Lee Kelley remains an open and troubling mystery. The lack of concrete information and the abrupt nature of his disappearance have made the investigation incredibly challenging. Despite the passage of time, the question of what happened to Robbie Kelley after he walked away from his wrecked vehicle on that rural Virginia road continues to echo through Buckingham County. The case serves as a somber reminder of how suddenly a person can disappear, leaving behind a void of unanswered questions and a family waiting for any news.
Last Seen: Jul 24, 2002

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • ROBERT LEE KELLEY - ARVONIA, VIRGINIA - FBI
  • Police continue to search for clues to find man missing since 2002 ...
  • VSP Still Pursuing Leads in 2002... - Virginia State Police - Facebook
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP1140 | NamUs
  • Robert Lee Kelley - The Charley Project
  • Robert Lee Kelley- Virginia- 2002
  • Today marks 14 years since... - Help Save The Next Girl - Facebook
  • VA- Robert Lee Kelley, 34, Buckingham County, 24 Jul 2002

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Clarksville, Virginia - unidentified case UP6315
    John Doe — Clarksville, Virginia
    UP6315 • Found Nov 21, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 63%116 lb vs 160 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Blairs, Virginia - unidentified case UP6171
    John Doe — Blairs, Virginia
    UP6171 • Found Dec 26, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%72 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'7"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Manassas, Virginia - unidentified case UP6305
    John Doe — Manassas, Virginia
    UP6305 • Found Jul 30, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 35–50 vs 34
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%105 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 days after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'8" vs 5'7"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Washington, District of Columbia
    UP13436 • Found Dec 8, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 87%Est. 38–52 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%128 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%152 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5800
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP5800 • Found Dec 5, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 95%Est. 35–50 vs 34
    Race 100%White
    Location 41%339 mi away
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%169 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Walstonburg, North Carolina
    UP149408 • Found Oct 4, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%141 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'7"

    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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