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Jackie Robinson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Beaufort, South Carolina on Nov 16, 1999

Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jan 12, 2024

Jackie

Robinson

68

42

74 inches

250 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Nov 16, 1999

Beaufort

South Carolina

Beaufort County

No

6302

Beaufort County Sheriff's Office

Beaufort

South Carolina

Beaufort County

29902

2001 Duke Street, South Carolina

8432553200

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.bcso.net/

Beaufort County Sheriff's Office

5090

Black

Black

Black

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP285) and 16 other sources
In the late autumn of 1999, the life of 42-year-old Jackie Robinson took an unforeseen and alarming turn, leaving his family and the Beaufort County, South Carolina community with a void that has yet to be filled. Robinson, a man known for his distinct facial features, including noticeable knots on his face and the back of his head, was a familiar presence to those around him. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 250 pounds, his physical stature was notable, but it was his vulnerability due to a chronic medical condition that would become a central point in the narrative of his disappearance. He lived with periodic seizures, a condition that necessitated consistent medication to manage and which played a pivotal role in the events leading to him vanishing.

The day his life changed course, began with a medical emergency. While at his job, Robinson experienced a seizure, a reoccurrence of his ongoing health issue. This led to his immediate admission to Beaufort Memorial Hospital on Ribaut Road for care and observation. After a period of time in the hospital, he made the decision to sign himself out later that same day. He was last seen walking out of the hospital, with the intention of waiting outside for his ride to take him home. At the time he was last seen, he was believed to be wearing dark-colored cargo pants and either a dark-colored button-down shirt or a t-shirt. He stepped out of the hospital and into a mystery that has endured for decades.

Following his departure from the hospital, Jackie Robinson was never heard from again. The initial response to his disappearance involved search efforts led by the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, who conducted interviews and canvassed the area surrounding the hospital. The community, shaken by the sudden absence of one of their own, rallied together, organizing search parties and distributing flyers in the hope of bringing him home safely. However, these efforts yielded no significant leads, and the trail grew cold. The case of Jackie Robinson is a somber and perplexing one, marked by the vulnerability of a man with a serious medical condition who disappeared from a place of care. The lack of answers has left his family in a prolonged state of uncertainty, and his case serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring pain of not knowing. His disappearance remains unresolved, a lingering question in the heart of the Beaufort community.
Last Seen: Nov 16, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (16)

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  • Jackie Robinson - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP285 - Office of Justice Programs
  • 4008DMSC - Jackie Robinson - Doe Network
  • Birthplace of Jackie Robinson: First African American in Major ...
  • I Unlocked 99 Jackie Robinson! - YouTube
  • http://www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?q=jackie+robinson
  • SC - SC- Jackie Robinson, 42, Beaufort, 16 Nov 1999 | Websleuths
  • Unsolved - Jackie Robinson #Missing Since: November 16, 1999 ...
  • Jackie Robinson's barrier-breaking journey to Brooklyn in 1947 ...
  • Jackie Robinson | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom
  • Jackie Robinson - Wikipedia
  • The fight over Jackie Robinson - The Washington Post
  • Jackie Robinson (1919-1972) | BlackPast.org
  • Jackie Robinson statue stolen from Wichita, Kansas park - MLB.com
  • Jack Roosevelt (Jackie) Robinson - FBI Vault
  • Jackie Robinson webpage restored after being removed ... - YouTube

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Savannah, Georgia - unidentified case UP116639
    John Doe — Savannah, Georgia
    UP116639 • Found Jun 12, 2001
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 93%35 mi away
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'8"–5'10" vs 6'2"
    Weight 34%145–155 lb vs 250 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Black vs Black

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