Robert Edward Lee Jr. Missing Person Case

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Robert

Edward Lee Jr.

63

63

6'2 inches

170 lbs

Black

Male

In the spring of 2015, a sense of quiet uncertainty began to envelop the family of Robert Edward Lee Jr. A 63-year-old man from Petersburg, Virginia, he was last seen on April 17th of that year. On that day, he was wearing a black hooded pullover sweatshirt, dark blue jeans, and gray sneakers with a pink pattern. Known to wear eyeglasses with thick frames, his sudden absence was a cause for immediate concern. From that day forward, his loved ones would hear from him no more, marking the start of a long and painful journey for answers. As days turned into weeks, and weeks into years, the mystery surrounding Robert's disappearance deepened. Information available to the public was scarce, leaving a painful void for those who knew and cared for him. The case remained open, a persistent question in the hearts of his family and community. Despite the lack of new information, the search for him continued, fueled by hope and the tireless efforts of those who refused to let his memory fade. This extended period of not knowing was a heavy burden, a decade marked by a prayerful and persistent search. After nearly a decade of agonizing uncertainty, the long search for Robert Edward Lee Jr. came to a solemn conclusion. In a heartbreaking development, on June 14, 2024, authorities notified his family that human remains had been found and identified as his. This discovery, while devastating, finally provided an answer to the question of his whereabouts that had lingered for so long. The case of Robert Edward Lee Jr. is a somber tale of a man who vanished, the enduring hope held by his family through a decade of the unknown, and the eventual, sorrowful confirmation of his passing.

Apr 17, 2015

Petersburg

Virginia

Petersburg

Petersburg Police Departmen

804-732-4222

06/16/2026