
The person at the center of this case
Darrel Roberts
Justice for Darrel Roberts — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Why was there a seven-month delay between his last contact in September 2025 and the missing person report in April 2026?
What was Darrel doing at the convenience store in Citra, and why did his vehicle remain parked there for several weeks?
Significance of his cell phone and house key both being found at his residence—does this suggest he left voluntarily or unexpectedly?
Darrel Roberts, a 71-year-old man, was last seen on September 16, 2025, in Citra, Florida, but his disappearance wasn't reported until April 2, 2026, after a family member's death prompted relatives to realize no one had heard from him. His vehicle was found abandoned in a convenience store parking lot in October 2025, and his cell phone and house key remained at his residence, raising questions about the circumstances of his absence. The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating with no current suspicion of foul play, but the seven-month gap between his last contact and the missing person report leaves significant gaps in understanding what happened.
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Who was the family member who last saw Darrel on September 16, 2025, and what were the circumstances of that contact?
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Official wording
NamUs case MP159732. Missing person: Darrel Roberts.
Last known contact: 2025-09-16 in Citra, Marion, FL. Circumstances: Darrel Roberts, reported missing on April 2, 2026, was last seen by a family member.
After a family members' death, family members learned that no one had heard from Darrel and became concerned for his well-being. Darrel's cell phone and house key were at his residence, and, on October 04, 2025, Darrel's 2005 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck was towed from a convenience store in Citra, Florida, at the request of store management.
According to store employees, the vehicle had been parked in the parking lot for several weeks. There is no suspicion of foul play.
Demographics: 71 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 150 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Marion County Sheriff's Office | MCSO26OFF007723 | 2026-04-02.
Darrel Roberts last seen by a family member in Citra, Marion, FL
2005 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck towed from convenience store parking lot in Citra after being parked there for several weeks
Darrel Roberts reported missing after family members learned no one had heard from him following another family member's death
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