The person at the center of this case
William Astaire Roberts
Missing Person · Open
42 years waiting · since 1983
Missing Person: William Astaire Roberts
Justice for William Astaire Roberts — the trail went cold in 1983, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Silver van and white Tuppens Torino 21 outboard boat (FL3914AJ named Juno Isles) - where did they go and what happened during the fishing trip?
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person
Lead #2Employer and two males who were with Roberts - have they been interviewed and can they account for the day's events?
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evidence
Lead #3Why has no trace of Roberts, the van, or the boat been found in over 40 years despite specific vessel registration?
William Astaire Roberts, a 26-year-old white male, disappeared on December 24, 1983, after leaving his Lake Park, Florida residence with his employer and two other men in a silver van to go fishing on a boat named Juno Isles. Despite the specific circumstances and detailed description of his clothing and vessel, his whereabouts remain unknown over four decades later. The case remains open with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, and anyone with information about Roberts or the fishing trip is urged to come forward.
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Lead #4What was the planned fishing location and route for December 24, 1983?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP102373. Missing person: William Astaire Roberts.
Last known contact: 1983-12-24 in Lake Park, Palm Beach, FL. Circumstances: Last seen leaving his residence in Lake Park, FL with employer and 2 males in a silver van pulling a boat to go fishing.
Boat is a white Tuppens Torino 21 (outboard motor) FL3914AJ named "Juno Isles". Demographics: 26 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Green. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Last seen wearing a bright orange pullover, blue jeans, and a blue plaid shirt..
Investigating agency: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office | 83-119918 | 1983-12-25.
Timeline of Events
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1983-12-24
Last Seen Leaving Residence
William Astaire Roberts last seen leaving his residence in Lake Park, FL with his employer and 2 males in a silver van pulling a white Tuppens Torino 21 boat (FL3914AJ) named Juno Isles to go fishing. He was wearing a bright orange pullover, blue jeans, and a blue plaid shirt.
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Case Information
Incident:December 24, 1983
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 24, 1983
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5616883000
You can remain anonymous