207 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Robin Michelle Dempsey

Death by Force
Case Description
Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Robin Michelle Dempsey, a 2-year-old Caucasian girl, tragically lost her life on June 28, 1973, in Johnsonville, South Carolina. Her death was part of a horrifying series of crimes committed by Donald Henry 'Pee Wee' Gaskins, a notorious serial killer known for his brutal and sadistic acts. Gaskins, who had a long history of violent behavior and criminal activities, confessed to drowning Robin and her pregnant mother, Doreen Hope Dempsey, in a pond. This heinous act was one of many that highligh ...Read More
Links to Additional Sources (4)
See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • 'Pee Wee' | Criminal - Vocal Media
  • Donald Henry Gaskins - Wikipedia
    •     ...View 2 additional sources
    Victim Details

    Robin Michelle Dempsey

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Johnsonville

    SC

    1973-06-28

    2

    Robin

    Michelle Dempsey

    11/12/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    In reading about the Gaskins case, I was particularly struck by the community's response after the t... ...Read More
    08/20/2023
    I’ve been thinking a lot about how small towns like Johnsonville handle such devastating crimes, e... ...Read More
    03/07/2023
    Other Cases from Johnsonville, South-carolina

    Jasmine Jaqua Davis

    Death: May 01, 2021
    Jasmine Jaqua Davis, a 20-year-old resident of Lake City, South Carolina, tragically lost her life o ...Read More