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Robert M. Gershbein
Missing Person · Open
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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location
Lead #1Why were the three canoeists in Kachemak Bay and what was their intended route or destination?
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evidence
Lead #2What search efforts were conducted in Kachemak Bay and surrounding waters, and why were no remains or equipment recovered?
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person
Lead #3Were Melvin Mestre and Daniel Orbik in the same canoe as Robert Gershbein, or were they in separate vessels?
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; two other canoeists, Melvin Mestre and Daniel Orbik, are also missing from the same incident. Despite extensive searches of the area, no trace of any of the three men has been found, leaving the exact circumstances and location of their disappearance unresolved.
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clue
Lead #4The blue LL Bean jacket and possible long johns could aid identification if remains are ever discovered—has this clothing been documented in any recovered items?
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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
Canoeing trip departure
Robert M. Gershbein reported overdue from canoeing in Homer, Alaska
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1992-06-01
Investigation initiated
Alaska State Troopers began investigation into the missing persons case
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Case Information
Incident:May 30, 1992
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 30, 1992
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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