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

Robert Buchanan III

Death by Force
Case Description
Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On October 13, 2016, a fatal shooting occurred in Silver Springs, Nevada, resulting in the death of Robert Buchanan III, a 48-year-old resident of the area. The incident took place at the intersection of Nevada Avenue and Highway 95A in Silver Springs.

The investigation into Buchanan's death led to the identification of a suspect. Santiago “Sonny” Fernandez, a 45-year-old man also from Silver Springs, was arrested on October 17, 2016, in connection with the shooting. Fernandez was boo ...Read More
Links to Additional Sources (9)
See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Robert Buchanan Obituary - FitzHenry's Carson Valley Funeral Home | Gardnerville NV
  • Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting in Silver Springs
    •     ...View 7 additional sources
    Victim Details

    Robert Buchanan III

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Silver Springs

    NV

    2016-10-13

    48

    Robert

    Buchanan III

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the community impact in Silver Springs after Robert Buchanan III’... ...Read More
    03/26/2024
    Has anyone else heard any updates about the witnesses in the Robert Buchanan III case? I know that i... ...Read More
    03/12/2023
    Other Cases from Silver Springs, Nevada

    Frank Evans

    Death: Oct 07, 2017
    In the quiet community of Silver Springs, Nevada, a grim discovery shattered the peace on October 7, 7 ...Read More