The person at the center of this case
Robert M. Gershbein
Missing Person · Unsolved
34 years waiting · since 1992
Missing Person: Robert M. Gershbein
Justice for Robert M. Gershbein — the trail went cold in 1992, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Two other canoeists also missing from the same incident: Melvin Mestre (MP #67205) and Daniel Orbik (MP #66820) - were all three in the same canoe or separate vessels?
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evidence
Lead #2Robert was wearing a blue LL Bean jacket and possibly long johns - could these distinctive items aid in recovery efforts?
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location
Lead #3Why were searches of Kachemak Bay unsuccessful? What search methods and areas were covered?
Robert M. Gershbein, a 24-year-old male, went missing on May 30, 1992, after being reported overdue from a canoeing trip in Homer, Alaska. He is believed to have possibly drowned in Kachemak Bay, with two other canoeists also missing from the same incident. Despite searches of the area, none of the three men were located, leaving the exact circumstances and fates of all three canoeists unknown.
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Lead #4What were the weather and water conditions on May 30, 1992, that may have contributed to the incident?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP67213. Missing person: Robert M.
Gershbein. Last known contact: 1992-05-30 in Homer, Kenai Peninsula, AK.
Circumstances: Robert possibly drowned in Kachemak Bay in Homer, AK. Reported overdue from canoeing.
Also missing are Melvin Mestre (MP #67205) and Daniel Orbik (MP #66820). Searches of the area were unsuccessful in locating them.
Demographics: 24 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Unknown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Blue LL Bean jacket Possibly wearing long johns. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 920036448 | 1992-06-01.
Timeline of Events
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1992-05-30
Last known contact
Robert M. Gershbein last known contact in Homer, Kenai Peninsula, AK
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1992-05-30
Reported overdue from canoeing
Robert was reported overdue from a canoeing trip in Kachemak Bay
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1992-06-01
Investigation initiated
Alaska State Troopers began investigation; searches of the area were unsuccessful
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Case Information
Incident:May 30, 1992
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 30, 1992
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous