The person at the center of this case
Robert Eugene Shaw
Missing Person · Open
49 years waiting · since 1977
Missing Person: Robert Eugene Shaw
Justice for Robert Eugene Shaw — the trail went cold in 1977, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who was the friend traveling with Shaw, and what happened to them?
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vehicle
Lead #2What vehicle were they traveling in, and has it ever been located?
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timeline
Lead #3Were there any confirmed sightings of Shaw or his companion between Fontana and Las Vegas?
Robert Eugene Shaw, a 38-year-old man, disappeared on May 14, 1977, after leaving Fontana, California with a friend, reportedly headed to Las Vegas. Neither Shaw nor his companion have been heard from since that day, nearly 50 years ago. The case remains unsolved, and investigators are seeking information about what happened to Shaw and his travel companion during their journey.
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Lead #4Did anyone see Shaw and his friend during their journey to Las Vegas?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP25615. Missing person: Robert Eugene Shaw.
Last known contact: 1977-05-14 in Fontana, San Bernardino, CA. Circumstances: Bobby Shaw was last seen leaving Fontana, CA with a friend by his sister.
They were going to Las Vegas, but they have never been heard from since. Demographics: 38 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 196 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department | 140724-1583 / 77-22459.
Timeline of Events
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1977-05-14
Last Seen Leaving Fontana
Robert Eugene Shaw was last seen leaving Fontana, CA with a friend. They stated they were heading to Las Vegas but were never heard from again.
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Case Information
Incident:May 14, 1977
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 14, 1977
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7028282907
You can remain anonymous