Robert L. Shaffer
Physical Description
Race/Ethnicity: White/Caucasian
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 150–160 pounds
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Characteristics:
A large cross tattoo on his left forearm
His right arm is noticeably shorter than his left, due to an injury from a muzzle-loader accident when he was a teenager
Robert L. Shaffer was last seen on July 1, 2010, in Charleston, West Virginia. That evening, Robert left St. Francis Hospital before being formally discharged. About 45 minutes later, his credit card was used at a nearby bar on Leon Sullivan Way, which has since closed. In the days that followed, Robert’s backpack and cell phone were found near the Charleston Area Medical Center, only a few blocks from where his card had last been used. Since then, no one has heard from him. His disappearance has left his loved ones searching for answers that, even after all these years, have yet to come. Robert’s case remains open, and the hope for clarity has never fully faded.
What You Can Do
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Robert L. Shaffer, please contact the West Virginia State Police at(304) 746-2807
Robert is listed in the NamUs database under case number MP19287.
Even after all this time, Robert's story matters. Even the smallest piece of information could help bring long-overdue answers to those who still miss him.